14.Blood Glucose Homeostasis Quiz

What is glucose primarily used for in the body?

• Building muscle

• Respiration

• Storing fat

• Producing hormones

Where does glucose come from?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Fats

What organ is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Heart

• Liver

What happens to blood glucose levels after eating?

• They fluctuate randomly

• They remain the same

• They decrease

• They rise

What hormone is released when blood glucose levels rise?

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Glucagon

What is glycogen?

• A hormone

• A protein

• A storage form of glucose

• A type of sugar

What do alpha cells in the pancreas produce?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Glycogen

• Glucose

What is the role of insulin in blood glucose homeostasis?

• Stimulates glucose release

• Promotes glucose uptake

• Inhibits glycogen storage

• Increases blood glucose levels

What happens when blood glucose levels fall?

• Glucose is stored

• Glucagon is released

• Insulin is released

• Glycogen is produced

What can uncontrolled blood glucose levels lead to?

• Increased energy

• Improved metabolism

• Diabetes

• Weight loss