Question detail
What does a graph showing blood glucose concentration before and after a meal typically illustrate?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. A steady decline in glucose levels.
- B. A spike in glucose levels followed by a gradual decline.
- C. Constant glucose levels throughout the day.
- D. A random fluctuation in glucose levels.
Answer
The correct option is A spike in glucose levels followed by a gradual decline.. 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 A spike in glucose levels followed by a gradual decline.. A spike in glucose levels followed by a gradual decline. 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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