6 Questions
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
To decrease blood glucose levels
What is the process called when glucagon, cortisol, catecholamines, and growth hormones increase blood glucose levels?
Hyperglycaemia
Where is glucose stored in the body after a meal?
Liver and fat
What is unique about the brain's glucose control mechanism?
It can absorb glucose from the blood at its own will
What is the term for the process of creating glucose from amino acids during fasting?
Gluconeogenesis
What is the main function of glucose control in the body?
To maintain blood sugar levels, store energy, and provide energy when needed
Test your knowledge of glucose's role in the body, how insulin affects blood glucose levels, and the processes that increase or decrease glucose levels. Learn about the importance of glucose in red blood cells and nerve cells, and how it is stored in the body.
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