Traditionally, simple carbohydrates are believed to be absorbed quickly, and therefore to raise blood-glucose levels more rapidly than complex carbohydrates. This, however, is not accurate. Some simple carbohydrates (e.g., fructose) follow different metabolic pathways (e.g., fructolysis) that result in only a partial catabolism to glucose, while, in essence, many complex carbohydrates may be digested at the same rate as simple carbohydrates. Glucose stimulates the production of insulin through food entering the bloodstream, which is grasped by the beta cells in the pancreas. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was traditionally believed to be absorbed quickly causing blood - glucose levels to rapidly rise? ANS1 simple carbohydrates QSN2 What is an example of a simple carbohydrate? ANS2 fructose QSN3 When simple carbohydrates undergo metabolic pathways, what do they result in after partial catabolism? ANS3 glucose QSN4 What is glucose able to stimulate that is required in the human body? ANS4 production of insulin QSN5 Where are beta cells that attach to insulin located? ANS5 pancreas