Investigating Blood Glucose Response to Coke Consumption

Blood Glucose Concentration

Measured in mM; indicates glucose levels in blood.

Glucometer

Device used to measure blood glucose concentration.

Single Use Lancet

Tool for pricking finger to obtain blood sample.

Absorptive State

Period when nutrients enter blood from GI tract.

Postabsorptive State

Period when GI tract is empty; energy from stores.

CNS

Central nervous system; relies on glucose for energy.

Plasma Glucose Range

Normal levels maintained between 5mM and 10mM.

Insulin

Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

Hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

GLUT2

Transporter in liver for glucose uptake.

GLUT4

Transporter in muscle and fat for glucose uptake.

Glycogenolysis

Process of breaking down glycogen to glucose.

Gluconeogenesis

Formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

Ketone Production

Creation of ketones during low glucose availability.

Statistical Analysis

Method to interpret data and prevent bias.

T-test

Statistical test comparing two groups' means.

Normal Distribution

Data follows expected pattern of variation.

Biological Variation

Differences in biological measurements among individuals.

Control Group

Group not receiving treatment for comparison.

Fasting Blood Glucose

Blood glucose levels after not eating.

Error Bars

Indicate variability in data points on graphs.

Legend in Graphs

Describes graph elements for clarity.

Graph Types

Line graphs for continuous data; bar graphs for discrete.

Time Points

Measurements taken at specific intervals after treatment.

Acute Stress

Short-term stress affecting glucose metabolism.

Diet Coke vs. Coke

Comparison of blood glucose effects from each.

Biological Interpretation

Understanding physiological relevance of experimental results.

Online Assessment

Evaluation method via KEATS platform.

Blood Sample Collection

Process of obtaining blood for glucose measurement.

Visual Data Presentation

Importance of clear graphs for data interpretation.