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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
- To decrease blood glucose levels (correct)
- To increase blood glucose levels
- To store glucose in the liver and fat
- To synthesize proteins and fats
What is the process called when glucagon, cortisol, catecholamines, and growth hormones increase blood glucose levels?
What is the process called when glucagon, cortisol, catecholamines, and growth hormones increase blood glucose levels?
- Hyperglycaemia (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Hypoglycaemia
- Glycogenesis
Where is glucose stored in the body after a meal?
Where is glucose stored in the body after a meal?
- Red blood cells and nerve cells
- Brain and pancreas
- Liver and fat (correct)
- Muscle cells and kidneys
What is unique about the brain's glucose control mechanism?
What is unique about the brain's glucose control mechanism?
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What is the term for the process of creating glucose from amino acids during fasting?
What is the term for the process of creating glucose from amino acids during fasting?
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What is the main function of glucose control in the body?
What is the main function of glucose control in the body?
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