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Which enzyme inactivates amylase in the stomach?
Which enzyme inactivates amylase in the stomach?
- Pancreatic amylase
- Salivary amylase
- Stomach acid (correct)
- Bacterial enzymes
Which enzyme digests maltose, sucrose, and lactose in the small intestine?
Which enzyme digests maltose, sucrose, and lactose in the small intestine?
- Salivary amylase
- Enzymes on surface of intestinal cells (correct)
- Pancreatic amylase
- Bacterial enzymes
Which type of diabetes is associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity?
Which type of diabetes is associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity?
- Neither Type I nor Type II diabetes
- Type I diabetes
- Type II diabetes (correct)
- Both Type I and Type II diabetes
What is the normal fasting blood glucose level for healthy people?
What is the normal fasting blood glucose level for healthy people?
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Which hormone stimulates increased uptake of glucose?
Which hormone stimulates increased uptake of glucose?
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Which hormone stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver?
Which hormone stimulates glycogen breakdown in the liver?
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What is the purpose of the Glycaemic Index (GI)?
What is the purpose of the Glycaemic Index (GI)?
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What is the range of normal fasting blood glucose levels for healthy people?
What is the range of normal fasting blood glucose levels for healthy people?
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What is the purpose of pancreatic amylase?
What is the purpose of pancreatic amylase?
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Which enzyme digests fibre in the large intestine?
Which enzyme digests fibre in the large intestine?
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