NUSCTX 10 Midterm 1, NUSCTX Practice Test, Nutritional

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Which of the following is/are true about blood glucose?

• It is the primary fuel for the central

nervous system.

• Decreased levels stimulate insulin

secretion.

• Increased levels stimulate glucagon

secretion.

• It increases during fasting.
• Two of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -a. it is primary fuel

for the central nervous system

• Glycogen
• Is the storage form of carbohydrate in

humans.

• Is stored in muscle and adipose tissue. 1 / 4

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• Is associated with excessive body fat.
• Storage increases with increased

carbohydrate consumption.

• Two of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -e. two of the above

What tissue stores glycogen?

• Adipose
• Kidney
• Brain
• Muscle
• Heart - CORRECT ANSWER -d. muscle

Which is true about insulin resistance?

• Occurs in all tissues of the body
• Results in a depressed rate of hepatic

glucose production in response to a carbohydrate meal

• Results in increased secretion of

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• Results in low blood glucose level
• Occurs primarily in the brain - CORRECT ANSWER -c.

results in increased secretion of insulin in response to a carbohydrate meal

Hepatic (liver) insulin resistance can be characterized by

• Excessive production of glucose.
• Poor response to glucagon to reduce

glucose production.

• Hypoglycemia.
• Hyperglycemia.
• Two of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER -e. two of the above

Which of the following hormones respond to changes in blood glucose concentration?

• Leptin
• Thyroid hormone
• Glucagon
• Testosterone
• Two of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -c. glucagon 3 / 4

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In response to long-term calorie restriction, there is an increase in

• Insulin levels in the blood.
• Thyroid hormone levels in blood.
• Insulin-like growth factor levels in

blood.

• Reproductive hormone levels and

fertility.

• None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER -e. none of the

above

Many people attempt to lose weight and

• Most who manage to lose weight

initially, succeed at keeping the weight off for a long time.

• Managing to lose weight by reducing

calorie intake, and then returning to the previous calorie intake, but not above, the initial weight loss will be maintained

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