Gluconeogenesis does not occur in (A) Brain (B) Kidneys (C) Muscles (D) Liver

Gluconeogenesis does not occur in (A) Brain (B) Kidneys (C) Muscles (D) Liver
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Glucose-1-phosphate liberated from glycogen cannot be converted into free glucose in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Muscles (D) Brain

Description : Glucose-1-phosphate liberated from glycogen cannot be converted into free glucose in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Muscles (D) Brain

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The major site of urea synthesis is (A) Brain (B) Kidneys (C) Liver (D) Muscles

Description : The major site of urea synthesis is (A) Brain (B) Kidneys (C) Liver (D) Muscles

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Esterification of cholesterol occurs mainly in (A) Adipose tissue (B) Liver (C) Muscles (D) Kidneys

Description : Esterification of cholesterol occurs mainly in (A) Adipose tissue (B) Liver (C) Muscles (D) Kidneys

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Glucose-6-phosphatase is not present in (A) Liver and kidneys (B) Kidneys and muscles (C) Kidneys and adipose tissue (D) Muscles and adipose tissue

Description : Glucose-6-phosphatase is not present in (A) Liver and kidneys (B) Kidneys and muscles (C) Kidneys and adipose tissue (D) Muscles and adipose tissue

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The sites for gluconeogenesis are (A) Liver and kidney (B) Skin and pancreas (C) Lung and brain (D) Intestine and lens of eye

Description : The sites for gluconeogenesis are (A) Liver and kidney (B) Skin and pancreas (C) Lung and brain (D) Intestine and lens of eye

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Glucocorticoids impair carbohydrate tolerance by: A. Promoting gluconeogenesis in liver B. Depressing glucose uptake into skeletal muscles C. Inhibiting insulin secretion D. Both A and B are correct

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Last Answer : D. Both A and B are correct

Hyper insulinism can cause coma since (A) The chief nutrient for the brain is glucose (B) The chief nutrient for the heart is glucose (C) The glucostatic role of the liver is damaged (D) The kidneys are damaged

Description : Hyper insulinism can cause coma since (A) The chief nutrient for the brain is glucose (B) The chief nutrient for the heart is glucose (C) The glucostatic role of the liver is damaged (D) The kidneys are damaged

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Description : Glycolysis is anaerobic in (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Kidneys (D) Erythrocytes

Last Answer : Answer : D

The normal resting state of humans, most of the blood glucose burnt as “fuel” is consumed by (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Kidneys (D) Adipose tissue

Description : The normal resting state of humans, most of the blood glucose burnt as “fuel” is consumed by (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Kidneys (D) Adipose tissue

Last Answer : B

The hydrolysis of Glucose-6-phosphate is catalysed by a specific phosphatase which is found only in (A) Liver, intestines and kidneys (B) Brain, spleen and adrenals (C) Striated muscle (D) Plasma

Description : The hydrolysis of Glucose-6-phosphate is catalysed by a specific phosphatase which is found only in (A) Liver, intestines and kidneys (B) Brain, spleen and adrenals (C) Striated muscle (D) Plasma

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The tissues with the highest total glycogen content are (A) Muscle and kidneys (B) Kidneys and liver (C) Liver and muscle (D) Brain and Liver

Description : The tissues with the highest total glycogen content are (A) Muscle and kidneys (B) Kidneys and liver (C) Liver and muscle (D) Brain and Liver

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Last Answer : Answer : C

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Description : In the normal resting state of human most of the blood glucose burnt as fuel is consumed by (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Adipose tissue (D) Muscles

Last Answer : Answer : B

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Description : Rapoport-Luebering cycle is located in (A) Liver (B) Muscles (C) Brain (D) Erythrocytes

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Last Answer : Answer : A

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Description : Ketone bodies are synthesized from fatty acid oxidation products by which of the following organs? (A) Liver (B) Skeletal muscles (C) Kidney (D) Brain

Last Answer : Answer : A

α-Oxidation of fatty acids occurs mainly in (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Muscles (D) Adipose tissue

Description : α-Oxidation of fatty acids occurs mainly in (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Muscles (D) Adipose tissue

Last Answer : Answer : B

Lipid stores are mainly present in (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Muscles (D) Adipose tissue

Description : Lipid stores are mainly present in (A) Liver (B) Brain (C) Muscles (D) Adipose tissue

Last Answer : Answer : D

Ketone bodies are synthesized in (A) Adipose tissue (B) Liver (C) Muscles (D) Brain

Description : Ketone bodies are synthesized in (A) Adipose tissue (B) Liver (C) Muscles (D) Brain

Last Answer : Answer : B

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Description : Where is the Pineal Gland situated? (1) in the Liver (2) in the Brain (3) in the Kidneys (4) in the Uterus

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Description : Meningitis is a disease which affects the (1) Kidneys (2) Liver (3) Heart (4) Brain

Last Answer : Brain

Where is the Pineal Gland situated? (1) in the Liver (2) in the Brain (3) in the Kidneys (4) in the Uterus

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Glucagon (A) Increases protein synthesis (B) Inhibits lipolysis in adipocytes (C) Increases gluconeogenesis in liver (D) Stimulates muscle glycogenolysis

Description : Glucagon (A) Increases protein synthesis (B) Inhibits lipolysis in adipocytes (C) Increases gluconeogenesis in liver (D) Stimulates muscle glycogenolysis

Last Answer : Answer : C

The process of breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver and pyruvate and lacate in the muscle is known as (A) Glyogenesis (B) Glycogenolysis (C) Gluconeogenesis (D) Cellular degradation

Description : The process of breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver and pyruvate and lacate in the muscle is known as (A) Glyogenesis (B) Glycogenolysis (C) Gluconeogenesis (D) Cellular degradation

Last Answer : Answer : B

Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases

Description : Gluconeogenesis is increased in the following condition: (A) Diabetes insipidus (B) Diabetes Mellitus (C) Hypothyroidism (D) Liver diseases

Last Answer : B

Blood glucose level can be raised by gluconeogenesis only by liver, why?

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Description : 25-hydroxylation of Vitamin D3 takes place in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Intestines (D) Pancreas

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Description : 25-hydroxylation of vitamin D3 takes place in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Intestine (D) Pancreas

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