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Date November 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18N.1.SL.tz0.13
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 13 Adapted from N/A

Question

What is the function of glucagon during fasting?

A. Stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

B. Stimulate the uptake of glucose to form glycogen

C. Stimulate the uptake of glycogen to form glucose

D. Stimulate the production of adipose tissue from glucose

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

Mid-ranking question.

Syllabus sections

Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism » 3.2.6. Outline the functions of glucagon and adrenaline during fasting and exercise.
Topic 3: Energy systems » 3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Topic 3: Energy systems

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