Question detail
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. To increase blood glucose levels
- B. To cause glucose to move from the blood into cells
- C. To stimulate the production of glucose in the liver
- D. To convert glycogen into glucose
Answer
The correct option is To cause glucose to move from the blood into cells. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that insulin causes glucose to move from the blood into cells in the subtopic Control of blood glucose concentration.
Explanation
The correct option is To cause glucose to move from the blood into cells. To cause glucose to move from the blood into cells is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that insulin causes glucose to move from the blood into cells. This belongs to the subtopic Control of blood glucose concentration within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Control of blood glucose concentration.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Insulin's Role
Students often think that insulin directly lowers blood glucose levels instead of understanding that it facilitates the movement of glucose from the blood into cells.
Clarify that insulin acts as a key that allows glucose to enter cells, thereby reducing blood glucose levels indirectly.
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