Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 9 - No. 2)
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a normal glucose tolerance curve?
Fasting plasma glucose within normal range.
Glucose level reaches a peak within 1 hour after glucose ingestion.
Glucose level returns to near-fasting levels within 2 hours.
Glucose level stays elevated for several hours after ingestion.
Explanation
A normal glucose tolerance test will show blood glucose returning to near fasting levels within 2-3 hours.
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