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1.
(1 point)
Insulin inhibits the release of _______.
Glucagon
ADH
Beta cells
Somatostatin
2.
(1 point)
Which of the following is caused by insulin release?
Increased breakdown of fats
Increase breakdown of proteins
Decreased blood sugar
Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney
3.
(1 point)
Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
TRUE
FALSE
4.
(1 point)
As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.
TRUE
FALSE
5.
(1 point)
Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.
TRUE
FALSE
6.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not true about Type I DM?
May be linked to autoimmunity
Onset usually prior to age 20
Beta islet cells destroyed
Does not require insulin injections
7.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not true about Type II DM?
Considered adult onset diabetes
Cause unknown may be due to genetics
Require insulin 80% of cases
May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin release
8.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an effect of diabetes?
Small vessel occlusion
Necrosis of extremities
Ketone Body production
Decreased fat metabolism
9.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an indicator of a hypoglycemic condition?
Fatigue
Poor appetite
Tachycardia
Confusion
10.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of oral hypoglycemics?
Hypoglycemia
Headache
Rashes
Projectile vomiting
11.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of glucagon?
Allergic reaction
Vomiting
Nausea
Fever
12.
(1 point)
Which of the following drugs may be given as an immunosuppressant soon after onset of Type I Diabetes?
Torsemide
Cyclosporine
Clofibrate
Ceftriaxone
13.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not considered an endocrine hormone?
Renin
Insulin
Glucagon
Somatostatin
14.
(1 point)
What type of cells secrete glucagon?
Beta cells
Alpha cells
Plasma cells
Acinar cells
15.
(1 point)
What type of cells secrete insulin?
Beta cells
Alpha cells
Plasma cells
Acinar cells
16.
(1 point)
Which of the following would not be considered an acute effect of diabetes mellitus?
Polyuria
Weight gain
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
17.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an accurate test for diabetes?
Glucose tolerance test
HbA
Fasting serum glucose
Fasting glucagon test
18.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not an indicator of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Hyperthermia
Nausea/Vomiting
Slow and shallow breathing
Psychosis leading to dementia
19.
(1 point)
Which of the following is not related to a chronic diabetes mellitus condition?
Atherosclerosis
Neuropathy
Glaucoma
Hypotension
20.
(1 point)
Which of the following conditions is not linked to diabetic ketoacidosis?
Cerebral edema
Arrhythmias
Peptic ulcers
Mucormycosis
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