What Does the Glycemic Index (GI) Measure

question 8

Multiple Choice

What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?

• A) Degree of sweetness
• B) Potential for oxidation as a fuel source
• C) Level of gastrointestinal distress
• D) Extent of blood glucose elevation

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Definitions:

Bradykinins

Peptides that cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to decreased blood pressure and pain.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase reaction to stress introduced by Hans Selye, consisting of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, explaining the body's response to stress.

Alarm

A device or system designed to alert individuals to potential danger, emergencies, or the need for action, often found in medical devices, cars, and home security systems.

Resistance

The ability of organisms to withstand the effects of an adverse force or condition, such as bacteria's resistance to antibiotics or a body's resistance to disease.