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The body stores glucose to use in times of hypoglycemia. Where does the majority of this storage take place?

A.

The appendix

B.

The pancreas

C.

The liver

D.

The bone marrow

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.    The appendix is involved in the immune system, not glucose storage.
B.    The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, hormones that regulate blood sugar levels, but it's not a major storage site for glucose.
C.    The liver is the primary storage site for glucose in the body. It stores glucose in the form of glycogen. When blood sugar levels drop, the liver breaks down glycogen into glucose and releases it into the bloodstream.
D.    The bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production and has no role in glucose storage.
 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A random blood glucose level greater than 200 mg/dL suggests diabetes. However, it's important to note that this is not a definitive diagnosis and often requires further testing, such as a fasting blood glucose test or an oral glucose tolerance test.
B. <100 is a normal range for a fasting blood glucose test, not a random one.
C. <10 is an abnormally low blood glucose level, indicating hypoglycemia.
D. >100 range is too broad to determine if diabetes is likely.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Higher triglyceride and total cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease.
B. Lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and total cholesterol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
C. While HDL (good cholesterol) is beneficial, a high level alone doesn't guarantee overall heart health. The focus should be on lowering LDL and total cholesterol.
D. This option has a typo, but even if corrected, it's not ideal. LDL should be lower than 100.

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