Module 2 Lesson 6 - 1

Get Focused

It is almost lunchtime, you are feeling hungry, tired, light-headed, and you are worried about a big examination in the afternoon. This is stress! What do you grab to eat? Are you the quick candy bar type, or are you the protein-based tuna sandwich type? Which one do you think will get rid of those symptoms you are experiencing and take you through the examination without you having a complete collapse and meltdown? This situation is all about the pancreas and how it manages that blood sugar high or low. For a diabetic, this is a daily balancing act, and one that can have very serious consequences if not managed properly.

To understand the role of the pancreas in the endocrine system, you will investigate the following focusing question:

• How does the pancreas contribute to homeostasis?