WK2_15 Insulin, Glucagon and Integration of Metabolism

Question 1

which of the following is characteristic of low insulin levels?

Answer 1

increased formation of 3-hydroxybutyrate

Question 2

a 39-year old woman is brought to the ER complaining of dizziness. she recalls getting up early that morning to do as much shopping as possible and had skipped breakfast. she drank a cup of coffee for lunch and had nothing to eat during the day. she met with friends at 8 PM and had a drink at the bar. she soon became weak and dizzy and was transported to the hospital. following examination, the patient was given orange juice and immediately felt bette.r which one of the following best completes this sentence? the pt has:

Answer 2

elevated glucagon

Question 3

which one of the following statements regarding the fed state is correct?

Answer 3

hepatic fructose-2,6-biphosphate is elevated