_____ is a condition characterized by high blood glucose.

_____ is a condition characterized by high blood glucose.
 A) Hyperthermia
  B) Hypoglycemia
  C) Hyperglycemia
  D) Hypothermia

Q. 2

Glucose is stored as glycogen in:
 A) liver and skeletal muscle.
  B) adipose tissue.
  C) soft drinks, cereals, and fruit juice beverages.
  D) a variety of brightly colored vegetables.

Q. 3

Jane is a college student who tends to stay up late and not eat enough food. Jane has lately been complaining about feeling tired and light headed throughout the day. In this scenario, Jane most likely has a condition called _____.
 A) schizophrenia
  B) hypoglycemia
  C) mania
  D) lactose intolerance

Q. 4

Plants store extra glucose as starch, whereas the human body stores small amounts of excess glucose in the form of__________.
 A) fructose
  B) fiber
  C) glycogen
  D) maltase

Q. 5

Foods with a glycemic index (GI) of >70 are considered high-GI foods and:
 A) contain over 50 g of pure glucose.
  B) can greatly improve long-term health.
  C) result in a rapid increase in blood glucose levels.
  D) are leading risk factors for type 1 diabetes.

Q. 6

Which of the following is a similarity between sucrase and lactase?
 A) They are both enzymes needed for monosaccharide digestion.
  B) They are both enzymes that release glucose as an end product.
  C) They are both present in the endosperm region of a wheat kernel.
  D) They are both hormones needed by the human body to regulate blood glucose.

Q. 7

The artificial sweetener that is dangerous for people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria is _____.
 A) acesulfame K
  B) saccharin
  C) aspartame
  D) sucralose

Q. 8

_____ is a naturally occurring monosaccharide found primarily in honey, fruits, and vegetables.
 A) Maltose
  B) Lactose
  C) Galactose
  D) Fructose