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At what plasma glucose concentration does functional brain failure occur?
At what plasma glucose concentration does functional brain failure occur?
- Lower than 54 mg/dL (correct)
- At 100 mg/dL
- Above 100 mg/dL
- Below 70 mg/dL
What is the mean glucose production rate in children from premature infants to 6 years old?
What is the mean glucose production rate in children from premature infants to 6 years old?
- 10-12 mg/kg/min
- 2-4 mg/kg/min
- 15-18 mg/kg/min
- 5-8 mg/kg/min (correct)
Which enzyme is involved in the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?
Which enzyme is involved in the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?
- Amylo-1,6-glucosidase (correct)
- Phosphofructokinase
- Phosphoglucomutase
- Glucokinase
What happens to plasma glucose concentrations during a fast?
What happens to plasma glucose concentrations during a fast?
What is the approximate mean glucose production rate in adults?
What is the approximate mean glucose production rate in adults?
What is the fate of the brain in prolonged and profound hypoglycemia?
What is the fate of the brain in prolonged and profound hypoglycemia?
What is the primary fuel source for the body during prolonged fasting?
What is the primary fuel source for the body during prolonged fasting?
Which of the following hormones stimulates glycogen synthesis?
Which of the following hormones stimulates glycogen synthesis?
What is the approximate duration of fasting before plasma glucose decreases below 70 mg/dL in most full-term infants?
What is the approximate duration of fasting before plasma glucose decreases below 70 mg/dL in most full-term infants?
During fasting, what is the source of glucose for the brain and other tissues?
During fasting, what is the source of glucose for the brain and other tissues?
What is the byproduct of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in the liver during prolonged fasting?
What is the byproduct of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in the liver during prolonged fasting?
What is the response to decreasing plasma glucose concentrations in adults?
What is the response to decreasing plasma glucose concentrations in adults?
