16 Questions
Which organ consumes the majority of daily glucose (75%)?
Brain
What are the other organs that utilize the remainder of glucose aside from the brain?
Erythrocytes, skeletal muscle, and heart muscle
What is the problem with storing glucose as it is inside the cell?
It will increase the osmotic pressure of the cell
What is the reason why the cell stores glucose as glycogen?
To make glucose less soluble
What type of bonds join glucose monomers in glycogen?
α-1,4 and α-1,6
What happens to the cell if it stores too much glucose inside?
The cell will increase in volume and lyse
What is the state of the body when it obtains glucose directly from the diet?
Well-fed state
What is the composition of glycogen?
A sparsely soluble branched polysaccharide
Which organ consumes the most glucose daily?
Brain
Which of the following is NOT a tissue that utilizes glucose?
Lung tissue
Why is storing glucose as such inside the cell problematic?
It increases osmotic pressure
What is the purpose of storing glucose as glycogen?
To decrease osmotic pressure
What type of bonds join glucose monomers in glycogen?
α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds
What is the solubility of glycogen?
Sparsely soluble
What happens to the cell when glucose is stored inside it without being polymerized?
The cell expands
In what state does the body obtain glucose directly from the diet?
Well-fed state
Test your knowledge of glucose metabolism with this quiz! Learn about the major sites of glucose consumption in the body and the challenges of storing glucose. Explore the role of the well-fed state and discover how excess glucose can affect cellular function. Keywords: glucose, metabolism, osmotic pressure, diet, storage.
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