Which of the Following Occur After a Carbohydrate-Rich Meal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occur after a carbohydrate-rich meal?

• A) Blood-glucose levels increase, leading to glycogen storage in the liver.
• B) Blood-glucose levels increase, leading to glycogen storage in the muscle.
• C) Glycogen storage in the muscle shuts down.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone after ovulation.

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Mature Follicle

Ovarian follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size. The follicle contains a fluid-filled antrum and is surrounded by the theca interna and externa; also called Graafian follicle.

Meiotic Division

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically diverse haploid cells, critical for sexual reproduction.