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What is the primary function of GLUT-4 transporters?
What is the primary function of GLUT-4 transporters?
- Glucose uptake in liver
- Co-transport from lumen into cell
- Insulin-mediated muscle and adipose tissue glucose uptake (correct)
- Glucose uptake in most of the cells
What is the name of the pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate?
What is the name of the pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate?
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Pentose Phosphate Pathway
- Gluconeogenesis
- Citric Acid Cycle
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the brain?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the brain?
- GLUT-3 (correct)
- GLUT-4
- GLUT-2
- GLUT-1
What is the normal range of fasting plasma glucose levels?
What is the normal range of fasting plasma glucose levels?
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What is the result of insulin resistance in muscle and fat cells?
What is the result of insulin resistance in muscle and fat cells?
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Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the intestine?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the intestine?
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What is the byproduct of glycolysis in the absence of oxygen?
What is the byproduct of glycolysis in the absence of oxygen?
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Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the liver?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for glucose uptake in the liver?
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What is the primary function of SGluT-1 transporters?
What is the primary function of SGluT-1 transporters?
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What is the net result of glycolysis in terms of ATP production?
What is the net result of glycolysis in terms of ATP production?
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