NTP Blood Sugar Regulation & Metabolic Balance 2

Question 1

Reactive hypoglycemia is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose drops occurring 2–4 hours after a high-carbohydrate meal

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Chronically elevated fasting blood glucose levels

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Inability of the pancreas to produce glucagon

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Fasting blood glucose persistently below 50 mg/dL

Question 2

How does soluble dietary fiber affect postprandial blood sugar regulation?

Accepted Answer

It slows gastric emptying and glucose absorption, reducing postprandial blood sugar spikes

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It directly raises blood glucose by fermenting into simple sugars in the small intestine

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It stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion directly

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It binds to insulin receptors to enhance glucose uptake independently

Question 3

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reflects:

Accepted Answer

Average blood glucose control over the past 2–3 months

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Fasting blood glucose levels from the past 24 hours

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Post-meal blood glucose peaks over the past week

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The amount of insulin produced by the pancreas daily

Question 4

How does chronic elevation of cortisol affect blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

It raises blood glucose by stimulating gluconeogenesis and promoting insulin resistance

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It lowers blood glucose by enhancing peripheral insulin sensitivity

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It has no direct effect on blood glucose regulation

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It decreases hepatic glucose production

Question 5

Which critical role does the liver play in blood sugar regulation?

Accepted Answer

Storing glucose as glycogen and releasing it during fasting or exercise

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Producing insulin in response to high blood glucose

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Converting all dietary fat into glucose for energy

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Filtering excess glucose directly from the bloodstream

Question 6

Metabolic syndrome is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, hypertension, and elevated fasting glucose

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A single-gene disorder causing insulin deficiency

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An autoimmune condition targeting pancreatic beta cells

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A condition caused solely by excessive dietary carbohydrate intake

Question 7

Which meal composition strategy is most effective at reducing postprandial blood glucose spikes?

Accepted Answer

Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fat at each meal

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Consuming refined carbohydrates alone for rapid absorption

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Eating carbohydrates on a completely empty stomach

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Consuming high-fructose foods before the main course