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Carbohydrate Metabolism and Digestion Quiz
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Carbohydrate Metabolism and Digestion Quiz

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Which enzyme initiates the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?

  • Pepsin
  • Trypsin
  • Salivary amylase (correct)
  • Lipase
  • Where does the absorption of monosaccharides occur?

  • Liver tissue
  • Stomach lining
  • Epithelium of the small intestine (correct)
  • Large intestine
  • Which hormone stimulates the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?

  • Glucagon
  • Insulin (correct)
  • Epinephrine
  • Cortisol
  • What controls blood sugar concentrations?

    <p>Insulin, glucagon, and epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organs is glucose primarily metabolized?

    <p>Liver and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood sugar concentrations by stimulating the transfer of glucose into cells, especially in the liver and muscles?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organ does the metabolism of absorbed monosaccharides primarily occur?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme initiates the digestion of starches in the mouth?

    <p>Salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by the pancreas when blood glucose concentration is too low?

    <p>Glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is involved in the regulation of blood sugar concentrations, especially during 'fight or flight' responses?

    <p>Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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