Question

the following diagram shows how blood glucose levels are normally regulated in the human body. which of the following could explain why a person has consistently high blood glucose levels? choose 1 answer: a the pancreas releases too much insulin. b the pancreas does not release enough glucagon. c the body’s cells do not respond to insulin. d the liver does not release enough glucose.

Explanation:

To determine why a person has consistently high blood glucose levels, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Too much insulin would lower blood glucose (since insulin promotes glucose uptake and storage), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Not enough glucagon would mean less glucose release from the liver, leading to lower or normal glucose, not high. Incorrect.
• Option C: If cells don’t respond to insulin, insulin can’t stimulate glucose uptake or storage. So glucose remains in the blood, causing high levels. This fits.
• Option D: Liver not releasing enough glucose would lower blood glucose, not raise it. Incorrect.

Answer:

C. The body’s cells do not respond to insulin.