Glucose Metabolism Regulation

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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?

  • Brain problems
  • Nerve damage
  • Osmotic water loss (correct)
  • Fatigue

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?

<p>5800 Dalton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors are insulin receptors?

<p>Tyrosin kinase receptors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major activator of insulin release?

<p>Increased blood glucose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in exercising muscles?

<p>Promote glucose uptake and storage as glycogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone inhibits insulin secretion and promotes glucagon secretion?

<p>Epinephrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?

<p>Prevent hypoglycemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver?

<p>Glucagon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of sympathetic activity on glucose regulation?

<p>Inhibits insulin secretion and promotes glucagon secretion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of exercise on fatty acid release?

<p>Increases fatty acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Type I Diabetes?

<p>Lack of insulin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cortisol on adipose tissue?

<p>Activates lipolysis and releases fatty acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of glucagon on the liver?

<p>Increases glucose release and glycogen breakdown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for excessive thirst and urination in diabetes?

<p>Polydipsia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for Type I Diabetes?

<p>Insulin injection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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