Due to a Lack of the Enzyme Glucose-6-Phosphatase,which Tissue Capable

question 25

Multiple Choice

Due to a lack of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase,which tissue capable of glycogenesis cannot contribute to blood glucose levels between meals?

• A)liver
• B)muscle
• C)brain
• D)kidney

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries, important for regulating menstruation and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced during pregnancy by the placenta, commonly detected in pregnancy tests.

Fetal Presentation

The position of a fetus within the uterus in relation to the birth canal, classified by the part of the fetus (e.g., head, breech) nearest to the cervix.