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Glucose Homeostasis and Blood Glucose Regulation Quiz

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Why is maintaining blood glucose levels between 70 – 110 mg/100 mL important?

To prevent the formation of glycated hemoglobin A1c

To avoid hypoglycemia (correct)

To maintain high blood glucose levels

To promote the formation of advanced glycation end products

What does glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) indicate?

Blood glucose levels after a meal

Blood glucose levels of the previous weeks (correct)

Immediate blood glucose levels

Fasting blood glucose levels

What are advanced glycation end products (AGEs) a result of?

Non-enzymatic malliard reaction between aldose sugar and proteins

Enzymatic reaction between aldose sugar and proteins

Non-enzymatic malliard reaction between glucose and lipids (correct)

Enzymatic reaction between glucose and lipids

What is the significance of postprandial blood glucose concentrations rising up to 140 mg/100 mL?

It indicates hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of RAGE on the endothelial cell surface?

It triggers signaling cascades that lead to inflammatory pathways Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of glucose during early fasting (12 - 18 hours)?

Glycogenolysis Signup and view all the answers

What happens when insulin attaches to insulin receptors on cells?

GLUT 4 glucose transport proteins are moved to cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

What do AGEs (Advanced Glycation End products) bind to on the endothelial cell surface?

RAGE Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of glucose formation in the liver mainly from amino acids?

Gluconeogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of high blood glucose levels on insulin secretion?

High blood glucose levels stimulate insulin secretion Signup and view all the answers