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What is the primary source of energy in all living organisms?
What is the primary source of energy in all living organisms?
- Amino Acids
- Glucose (correct)
- Fat
- Protein
What is the consequence of too much glucose in the body?
What is the consequence of too much glucose in the body?
- Brain problems
- Nerve damage
- Osmotic water loss (correct)
- Fatigue
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
- To increase glucose production
- To regulate protein synthesis
- To increase glucose uptake in nearly all cells (correct)
- To decrease glucose uptake
What is the molecular weight of insulin?
What is the molecular weight of insulin?
What type of receptors are insulin receptors?
What type of receptors are insulin receptors?
What is a major activator of insulin release?
What is a major activator of insulin release?
What is the primary function of insulin in exercising muscles?
What is the primary function of insulin in exercising muscles?
Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion and promotes glucagon secretion?
Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion and promotes glucagon secretion?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
Which of the following hormones stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver?
Which of the following hormones stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver?
What is the effect of sympathetic activity on glucose regulation?
What is the effect of sympathetic activity on glucose regulation?
What is the effect of exercise on fatty acid release?
What is the effect of exercise on fatty acid release?
What is the characteristic feature of Type I Diabetes?
What is the characteristic feature of Type I Diabetes?
What is the effect of cortisol on adipose tissue?
What is the effect of cortisol on adipose tissue?
What is the primary effect of glucagon on the liver?
What is the primary effect of glucagon on the liver?
What is the term for excessive thirst and urination in diabetes?
What is the term for excessive thirst and urination in diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for Type I Diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for Type I Diabetes?
