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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
- Increasing fibrinogen levels
- Regulating calcium levels
- Controlling energy metabolism (correct)
- Promoting blood clotting
Which factor is primarily measured in a test that indirectly assesses the status of vitamin K?
Which factor is primarily measured in a test that indirectly assesses the status of vitamin K?
- Fibrinogen levels (correct)
- Plasma coagulation factors
- Blood clotting time
- Calcium levels
In the context of bleeding diseases, where do hemorrhages typically show up?
In the context of bleeding diseases, where do hemorrhages typically show up?
- Lungs
- Brain (correct)
- Bones
- Joints
How does Warfarin (Coumadin) interact with vitamin K in the body?
How does Warfarin (Coumadin) interact with vitamin K in the body?
What is the significance of plasma coagulation factors in contributing to hemorrhage?
What is the significance of plasma coagulation factors in contributing to hemorrhage?
Which type of diabetes would likely be associated with a deficiency in insulin production by the pancreas?
Which type of diabetes would likely be associated with a deficiency in insulin production by the pancreas?
What is the main stimulus for insulin release?
What is the main stimulus for insulin release?
What happens in the body in Diabetes Mellitus when there is a lack of insulin or insulin insensitivity?
What happens in the body in Diabetes Mellitus when there is a lack of insulin or insulin insensitivity?
What is a major symptom of Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a major symptom of Diabetes Mellitus?
Which type of diabetes results from an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas?
Which type of diabetes results from an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas?
In Type 1 Diabetes, what attacks and destroys the pancreatic islets, particularly the beta cells?
In Type 1 Diabetes, what attacks and destroys the pancreatic islets, particularly the beta cells?
What is required for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus?
What is required for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus?
