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What is the primary purpose of the Cori cycle in an actively contracting muscle?
What is the primary purpose of the Cori cycle in an actively contracting muscle?
- To prevent lactate accumulation (correct)
- To increase ATP production
- To stimulate gluconeogenesis
- To promote glycogenolysis
Which of the following hormones is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels?
- Adrenaline
- Glucagon
- Cortisol
- Insulin (correct)
What is the end result of gluconeogenesis in the liver?
What is the end result of gluconeogenesis in the liver?
- Production of lactate
- Production of glucose (correct)
- Production of glycogen
- Production of ATP
What is the effect of insulin on glycogen synthesis?
What is the effect of insulin on glycogen synthesis?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular respiration?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular respiration?
What is the byproduct of glycolysis that is vital for cell functions?
What is the byproduct of glycolysis that is vital for cell functions?
In which organelle does glycolysis occur in the liver?
In which organelle does glycolysis occur in the liver?
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
What is the byproduct of homolactic fermentation?
What is the byproduct of homolactic fermentation?
In which organs does gluconeogenesis occur?
In which organs does gluconeogenesis occur?
What percentage of diabetes mellitus cases are attributed to Type 1 diabetes?
What percentage of diabetes mellitus cases are attributed to Type 1 diabetes?
What is the normal blood glucose value range?
What is the normal blood glucose value range?
What does a HbA1c test measure?
What does a HbA1c test measure?
What is the purpose of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)?
What is the purpose of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)?
What is the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus based on a 2-hour postprandial sample?
What is the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus based on a 2-hour postprandial sample?
What is the process by which glucose is broken down into two pyruvate?
What is the process by which glucose is broken down into two pyruvate?
