Question detail
How does insulin affect blood glucose levels?
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 increases blood glucose levels.
- B. It has no effect on blood glucose levels.
- C. It decreases blood glucose levels.
- D. It converts glucose into fat.
Answer
The correct option is It decreases blood glucose levels.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to interpret graphs and data showing blood glucose concentration before and after meals or treatment in the subtopic Control of blood glucose concentration.
Explanation
The correct option is It decreases blood glucose levels.. It decreases blood glucose levels. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to interpret graphs and data showing blood glucose concentration before and after meals or treatment. 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
Misinterpreting Graphs
Students often misinterpret the trends in blood glucose concentration graphs, confusing the effects of meals and treatments.
Carefully analyze the axes and labels of the graph, noting the time intervals and corresponding blood glucose levels before and after meals or treatments to accurately identify trends.
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