Test Your Knowledge of Glucose Regulation
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Which of the following statements about glucose transporters and enzymes is true?

  • Different isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes are present in different tissues to regulate glucose levels. (correct)
  • The liver is not involved in regulating glucose levels in the body.
  • Insulin affects the activity of all isoforms of glucose transporters.
  • Every tissue in the body has the same isoform of glucose transporters and enzymes to regulate homeostasis.

    • Which isoform of glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?

  • GLUT-3
  • GLUT-4 (correct)
  • GLUT-1
  • GLUT-2

    • Which cells can still be hypoglycemic even if blood is saturated with glucose?

  • Cells with GLUT-4 (correct)
  • Cells with GLUT-1
  • Cells with GLUT-2
  • Cells with GLUT-3

    • What happens to cells with GLUT-1,2,3 if there is hyperglycemia in the bloodstream?

    <p>They become hyperglycemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having different isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes in the body?

    <p>To regulate homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do isoforms of glucose transporters and enzymes differ from each other?

    <p>They have significant effects on the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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