NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

1. Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue

2. Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body

3. The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP

4. The liver converts unused glucose to glycogen

The correct answer is: The liver converts unused glucose to glycogen

The correct answer is D because the liver converts unused glucose to glycogen. This process is known as glycogenesis, which occurs when there is an excess of glucose in the body that is not needed for immediate energy. The liver stores this excess glucose as glycogen for later use when blood sugar levels drop. This is an essential process in maintaining blood glucose levels within a normal range. Option A is incorrect because excess fatty acids are actually stored in adipose tissue, not muscle tissue. Option B is incorrect because glycerol is converted into glucose in the liver during the process of gluconeogenesis, not for immediate use by the body. Option C is incorrect because the body actually uses available ATP for immediate energy needs before turning to glycogen or fat stores.