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What does the glycemic index (GI) measure?
 A) Degree of sweetness
  B) Potential for oxidation as a fuel source
  C) Level of gastrointestinal distress
  D) Extent of blood glucose elevation

Question 2

What hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of liver glycogen and its release as glucose?
 A) Glucagon
  B) Insulin
  C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
  D) Pancreatic lipase



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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