NUR 130 Final: Metabolism Questions and Answers Already Passed
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NUR 130
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NUR 130
NUR 130 Final: Metabolism Questions
and Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of insulin in metabolism?
A) To increase blood glucose levels
B) To lower blood glucose levels
C) To store glucose as fat
D) To inhibit glucose uptake
Which organ is primarily responsible for gluc...
NUR 130 Final: Metabolism Questions
and Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of insulin in metabolism?
A) To increase blood glucose levels
✔✔B) To lower blood glucose levels
C) To store glucose as fat
D) To inhibit glucose uptake
Which organ is primarily responsible for glucose regulation?
A) Heart
B) Lungs
✔✔C) Pancreas
D) Kidneys
What condition results from the body's inability to regulate glucose levels?
A) Hyperthyroidism
✔✔B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Addison’s disease
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,D) Hypocalcemia
Which hormone counteracts the effects of insulin?
A) Cortisol
B) Thyroxine
✔✔C) Glucagon
D) Oxytocin
What is the role of glycogen in metabolism?
✔✔A) It stores glucose for future energy needs
B) It breaks down fats into energy
C) It increases blood sugar levels
D) It converts proteins into glucose
How does the body primarily produce energy?
✔✔A) Through the breakdown of carbohydrates
B) By synthesizing proteins
C) Through fat storage
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, D) By metabolizing vitamins
Which metabolic process occurs in the liver?
A) Fat oxidation
B) Protein digestion
✔✔C) Gluconeogenesis
D) Fatty acid synthesis
What is the result of prolonged fasting on metabolism?
✔✔A) The body breaks down fat for energy
B) Glucose is stored in the muscles
C) Protein synthesis increases
D) Blood sugar levels remain stable
Which vitamin is essential for proper metabolism of carbohydrates?
A) Vitamin D
✔✔B) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
C) Vitamin A
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