6th Grade · Science · Quiz · shared by Luke Morgan
Find a free 6th Grade Science quiz covering hormonal control of metabolism. Evaluate student knowledge of essential biological functions.
Multiple Choice
1. _____ According to the passage, what is glucose?
A. A small device worn on the arm
B. The main type of sugar found in the blood
C. A hormone produced by the liver
D. The organ that releases insulin
2. _____ What happens during digestion when Leo eats an apple?
A. The pancreas stops releasing insulin
B. The liver stores the apple as glycogen immediately
C. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose
D. Blood sugar levels begin to decrease
3. _____ Which organ is responsible for releasing insulin into the bloodstream?
A. The liver
B. The heart
C. The stomach
D. The pancreas
4. _____ In the passage's analogy, if the receptors on cell surfaces are like locks, what is the key?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Glycogen
D. Glucose
5. _____ What is the term for the process where glucose moves from the blood into the cells?
A. Digestion
B. Cellular glucose uptake
C. Feedback loop
D. Glycogen storage
6. _____ What is the primary purpose of glucose for the body's cells?
A. To act as a signal for the pancreas
B. To serve as a source of energy to function
C. To help the liver store insulin
D. To decrease the amount of sugar in the blood
7. _____ Which hormone is released when blood sugar levels fall too low?
A. Insulin
B. Glycogen
C. Glucagon
D. Glucose
8. _____ Where does the body store extra glucose in the form of glycogen?
A. The bloodstream
B. The pancreas
C. The cells
D. The liver
9. _____ How does the liver respond to the signal from glucagon?
A. It breaks down glycogen and releases glucose into the blood
B. It absorbs more glucose from the blood to store it
C. It releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels
D. It stops the pancreas from making hormones
10. _____ The constant back-and-forth between insulin and glucagon is known as a:
A. Cellular receptor
B. Feedback loop
C. Digestive process
D. Glucose monitor