Lesson 4: Balancing Glucose and Understanding Homeostasis Preview CT-STEM

Is the body able to keep blood glucose levels at homeostasis?

The graph below represents the blood glucose levels of a non-diabetic individual after eating. Respond to the questions that follow to assess your understanding.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Question 3.1

Approximately how many minutes after eating does the blood glucose level rise to its highest point?

20 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes

Question 3.2

Based on the data table from the previous page and the graph above, what would you say is the set point for blood glucose levels in a non-diabetic individual?

130 mg/dl
60 mg/dl
115 mg/dl
85 mg/dl

Question 3.3

How can you be certain about the set-point for blood glucose levels? Use scientific reasoning and data from the graph to support your answer.

Notes

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