Question detail
Which of the following best describes the role of insulin in glucose metabolism?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. It inhibits glucose uptake by cells.
- B. It promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen.
- C. It increases blood glucose concentration.
- D. It stimulates the liver to produce more glucose.
Answer
The correct option is It promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen.. 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 It promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen.. It promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen. 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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