NTP Blood Sugar Regulation & Metabolic Balance

Question 1

What hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels after a meal?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Glucagon

Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Epinephrine

Question 2

What is the primary storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Glycogen

Answer

Sucrose

Answer

Fructose

Answer

Lactose

Question 3

The glycemic index (GI) of a food measures:

Accepted Answer

How quickly a food raises blood glucose compared to pure glucose

Answer

The total carbohydrate content of a food

Answer

The amount of insulin required to process a food

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The fiber content of carbohydrate-containing foods

Question 4

Insulin resistance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Reduced cellular responsiveness to insulin's signal

Answer

The pancreas producing insufficient insulin

Answer

Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells

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Excessive clearance of insulin by the kidneys

Question 5

Which macronutrient has the most significant direct impact on postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

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Alcohol

Question 6

What is the primary role of glucagon in blood sugar regulation?

Accepted Answer

Raises blood glucose by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver

Answer

Stimulates cellular glucose uptake by activating GLUT4 transporters

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Promotes glycogen synthesis in the liver after meals

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Inhibits cortisol secretion from the adrenal glands

Question 7

Which trace mineral is a key component of glucose tolerance factor (GTF) and is known to enhance insulin sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Chromium

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Iron

Answer

Zinc