2019HSCMultiple choice

Q12

1 mark

Question

The glucose tolerance test is used to investigate the control of glucose in the human body. Patients consume 75 g of glucose and their blood glucose is monitored.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the cells of the body do not respond adequately to insulin.
Which graph could represent the results of glucose tolerance tests in a non-diabetic person and a person with untreated Type 2 diabetes?

Try the question before revealing the answer.

Syllabus alignment

Module 8 · Non-infectious Disease and Disorders

HomeostasisConstruct and interpret negative feedback loops for temperature and glucose regulation.

Spot a problem? Send feedback