IB SEHS Topic 3.2.6

Front

Which of the following is NOT a form in which food can be absorbed in the body? Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic acids

Back

Nucleic acids

Front

What is the most basic form of carbohydrates?

Back

Glucose

Front

What is the hormone that regulates the storage of glucose?

Back

Insulin

Front

What is the condition called when there is a lot of glucose in the blood?

Back

Hyperglycemia

Front

What is the range of blood glucose concentration that is considered the 'sweet spot'?

Back

70-120 mg/dL

Front

What is the process by which insulin causes glucose to be stored as glycogen?

Back

Glycogenesis

Front

What is the process by which glucagon releases glucose from glycogen?

Back

Glycogenolysis

Front

What is the process by which glucagon converts fatty acids into ketone bodies?

Back

Ketogenesis

Front

Which hormone inhibits the release of glucagon when it is released into the blood?

Back

Insulin

Front

What is the main function of ketone bodies in the body?

Back

Provide energy to the heart and brain