6.5.3.1 - Type I
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Practice Questions
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What hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
💡 Hint: Think about what the pancreas produces.
What happens in someone with Type I diabetes?
💡 Hint: Recall the autoimmune nature of the disease.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role does insulin play in the human body?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to glucose levels after eating.
Is Type I diabetes an autoimmune disease?
💡 Hint: Consider how the immune system behaves in this disease.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the physiological consequences of unmanaged Type I diabetes over a decade.
💡 Hint: Consider how each organ responds to prolonged exposure to high glucose.
Create a diet plan for a Type I diabetic that considers carbohydrate intake and insulin dosage.
💡 Hint: Balance is key – think about how to manage sugars and carbs responsibly.
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