Blood Glucose Regulation Quiz

Which organ is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing it into the bloodstream as glucose?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Stomach

What type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?

• Alpha cells

• Beta cells

• Delta cells

• Gamma cells

Which hormone is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Somatostatin

• Amylin

What happens to carbohydrates in the small intestine?

• They are converted into proteins

• They are absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose

• They are stored as fat

• They are excreted as waste

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?

• Producing insulin

• Producing glucagon

• Storing glucose

• Regulating blood sugar levels

How does the liver contribute to blood glucose regulation when there is an excess of glucose?

• It converts glucose into fat

• It stores glucose

• It excretes glucose

• It converts glucose into proteins

Which organ is primarily responsible for producing hormones that regulate blood glucose levels?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Kidneys

What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?

• It lowers blood glucose levels

• It raises blood glucose levels

• It converts glucose into glycogen

• It inhibits insulin production

Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What process occurs in the liver when blood glucose levels are low?

• Glycogenolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Lipogenesis

• Proteolysis