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Which monosaccharide is the only form of sugar that can be directly utilized by the body as energy?
Which monosaccharide is the only form of sugar that can be directly utilized by the body as energy?
- Galactose
- Sucrose
- Glucose (correct)
- Fructose
What is the major storage form of glucose in humans and animals?
What is the major storage form of glucose in humans and animals?
- Chitin
- Cellulose
- Starch
- Glycogen (correct)
Which part of the pancreas secretes insulin, amylin, and C-peptide?
Which part of the pancreas secretes insulin, amylin, and C-peptide?
- Beta cells (correct)
- Delta cells
- Duct cells
- Alpha cells
What is the only carbohydrate that can be utilized directly as a source of energy (ATP)?
What is the only carbohydrate that can be utilized directly as a source of energy (ATP)?
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Where does 2/3 of glucose utilization in resting adults occur?
Where does 2/3 of glucose utilization in resting adults occur?
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