12 Questions
What is the primary function of insulin in the body?
Controlling energy metabolism
Which factor is primarily measured in a test that indirectly assesses the status of vitamin K?
Fibrinogen levels
In the context of bleeding diseases, where do hemorrhages typically show up?
Brain
How does Warfarin (Coumadin) interact with vitamin K in the body?
It interferes with vitamin K activation
What is the significance of plasma coagulation factors in contributing to hemorrhage?
They promote blood clotting
Which type of diabetes would likely be associated with a deficiency in insulin production by the pancreas?
Type I
What is the main stimulus for insulin release?
Elevation of glucose in the blood
What happens in the body in Diabetes Mellitus when there is a lack of insulin or insulin insensitivity?
Excessive glucose accumulates in the bloodstream
What is a major symptom of Diabetes Mellitus?
High level of blood glucose (hyperglycemia)
Which type of diabetes results from an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas?
Type 1 Diabetes
In Type 1 Diabetes, what attacks and destroys the pancreatic islets, particularly the beta cells?
Cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes
What is required for a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus?
Fasting glucose of 126 mg/dl or higher
Explore different types of bleeding diseases, their characteristic signs, areas of hemorrhage, contents of blood plasma, the role of calcium in blood clotting, vitamin K's interaction with coagulation, and the effects of medications like Warfarin. Test your knowledge on plasma coagulation and related topics.
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