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Which hormone secreted by the pancreas reduces blood glucose level by stimulating glycogen storage?
Which hormone secreted by the pancreas reduces blood glucose level by stimulating glycogen storage?
- Glucagon
- Growth hormone
- Insulin (correct)
- Catecholamines
Which hormone opposes the metabolic actions of insulin?
Which hormone opposes the metabolic actions of insulin?
- Catecholamines
- Glucagon (correct)
- Glucocorticoids
- Growth hormone
What is the normal fasting blood concentration of glucose?
What is the normal fasting blood concentration of glucose?
- 120-150 mg/dl
- 110-120 mg/dl
- 65-110 mg/dl (correct)
- 65-140 mg/dl
What can liver glycogen supply the body with after 18 hours of fasting?
What can liver glycogen supply the body with after 18 hours of fasting?
Which hormone stimulates the conversion of glucose into fat (lipogenesis)?
Which hormone stimulates the conversion of glucose into fat (lipogenesis)?
What is the main source of blood glucose following digestion of carbohydrates?
What is the main source of blood glucose following digestion of carbohydrates?
Which hormone is secreted from the suprarenal medulla and stimulates glycogenolysis?
Which hormone is secreted from the suprarenal medulla and stimulates glycogenolysis?
What is the function of growth hormone in relation to glucose uptake by cells?
What is the function of growth hormone in relation to glucose uptake by cells?
During which state does the liver stimulate oxidation of glucose, glycolysis, glycogenesis, and lipogenesis?
During which state does the liver stimulate oxidation of glucose, glycolysis, glycogenesis, and lipogenesis?
What does the renal threshold refer to?
What does the renal threshold refer to?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in blood glucose below 40 mg/dl?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in blood glucose below 40 mg/dl?
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