10 Questions
Which of the following reactions in glycolysis are NOT readily reversible under physiological conditions?
Pyruvate kinase
Which organ is affected by cortisol to increase gluconeogenesis and decrease glycogen synthesis?
Liver
Which carbon precursors are used in the synthesis of glucose?
Three and four carbon precursors
What is the role of cortisol in maintaining glucose concentration?
Increase gluconeogenesis and decrease glycogen synthesis
Which tissue is NOT affected by cortisol in maintaining glucose concentration?
Kidney
What is the process of synthesizing glucose from three and four carbon precursors called?
Gluconeogenesis
What happens to glycogen synthesis when cortisol levels are high in the liver?
Decreases
Which reaction in glycolysis is NOT readily reversible due to allosteric regulation?
Pyruvate kinase
What is the process of breaking down glycogen into glucose called?
Glycogenolysis
What is the role of cortisol in muscle tissue?
Decrease protein synthesis
Test your knowledge of cortisol and its role in regulating glucose concentration with this quiz! Learn about how cortisol affects the liver, muscle, adipose tissue, and pancreas, and how it impacts gluconeogenesis and glycogen synthesis. Challenge yourself to understand the reversal of glycolysis and the physiological conditions that make it possible. Take this quiz to become an expert on cortisol and its vital role in maintaining glucose levels in the body.
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