Blood Glucose Regulation Quiz
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What is the normal fasting plasma glucose level range?

  • 90 to less than 110 mg/dL
  • 70 to less than 100 mg/dL (correct)
  • 80 to less than 120 mg/dL
  • 60 to less than 80 mg/dL
  • What happens to blood glucose levels two hours after eating a meal?

  • It stabilizes at exactly 120 mg/dL
  • It drops to below 70 mg/dL
  • It remains elevated above 180 mg/dL
  • It returns to approximately ≤140 mg/dL (correct)
  • Which organ is primarily responsible for converting fructose and galactose to glucose?

  • Heart
  • Kidneys
  • Liver (correct)
  • Pancreas
  • Which mechanism is NOT involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels?

    <p>Rapid absorption of all carbohydrates in a single burst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might a sudden decrease in blood glucose lead to if untreated?

    <p>Coma or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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