Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 30

In a metabolic study, insulin secretion rates and glucose‑uptake efficiencies were measured under two conditions. *Scenario 1*: Basal insulin secretion = \(0.5\ \mu\text{U\,min}^{-1}\); glucose uptake efficiency = \(8\ \text{mg\,dL}^{-1}\,\mu\text{U}^{-1}\,\text{min}^{-1}\). *Scenario 2*: Post‑prandial insulin secretion = \(2.0\ \mu\text{U\,min}^{-1}\); glucose uptake efficiency = \(5\ \text{mg\,dL}^{-1}\,\mu\text{U}^{-1}\,\text{min}^{-1}\) (reflecting insulin resistance). Assuming an initial blood glucose concentration of \(100\ \text{mg\,dL}^{-1}\) and that insulin‑mediated glucose uptake is the only process affecting glucose level, calculate the net change in blood glucose concentration after \(30\) minutes for each scenario. Indicate which scenario is more likely to produce hypoglycaemia.