Question

Choose the FALSE statement regarding blood glucose regulation.

a. Glycogenesis is highest during fasting.
b. Lipolysis occurs between meals to supply energy and spare glucose.
c. Between meals, ketone levels increase, which can be used to make ATP and spare blood glucose.
d. Variations in blood glucose levels affect the production of ketones.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct option is B.

Lipolysis occurs between meals to supply energy and spare glucose.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is false because lipolysis cause stored energy to be converted to glucose during exercise and fasting. It occur in the cytoplasm and triglycerides is broken down by hydrolysis into fats and glycerols. This is broken down to obtain glucose for use during fasting and exercises. lipolysis is induced by some hormones like glucagon, epinephrine, norepinephrine e.t.c.