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7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system

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Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which a person's blood glucose concentration can rise to a dangerously high level.

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Explain the cause of type 1 diabetes.

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Give two ways, other than injecting insulin, that a person with type 1 diabetes can help to control their blood glucose concentration.

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A person with type 1 diabetes injects insulin before eating a meal. Suggest why.

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One day, the person injects their usual dose of insulin but does not eat the meal. Explain what could happen to their blood glucose concentration.

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7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system Questions

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45 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system, covering 7.4.1 Insulin and blood glucose control, 7.4.2 Glucagon and blood glucose regulation, 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 7.4.4 Structure of the urinary system, 7.4.5 Structure and function of the nephron, 7.4.6 ADH and water regulation, 7.4.7 Treatments for kidney failure, and 7.4.8 Production of urea in the liver. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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