Sucrose Is Called "Blood Sugar" Because It Is the Most

question 47

True/False

Sucrose is called "blood sugar" because it is the most abundant carbohydrate in the blood.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

Gland located above the kidneys that produces various hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to insulin production or action issues.

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, resulting from inadequate levels of antidiuretic hormone or the kidney's response to it.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels.