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What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Which hormone is secreted by the α cells of the Islets of Langerhans?
Which hormone is secreted by the α cells of the Islets of Langerhans?
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
Which metabolic processes are affected by diabetes mellitus?
Which metabolic processes are affected by diabetes mellitus?
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What is the common currency in the body resulting from different metabolic processes?
What is the common currency in the body resulting from different metabolic processes?
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What is the main function of insulin in the liver and muscles?
What is the main function of insulin in the liver and muscles?
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What is the primary cause of Type I diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of Type I diabetes mellitus?
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Which hormone counteracts the actions of insulin?
Which hormone counteracts the actions of insulin?
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What are the symptoms commonly associated with diabetes mellitus?
What are the symptoms commonly associated with diabetes mellitus?
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What type of DM occurs during pregnancy?
What type of DM occurs during pregnancy?
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What is the primary difference between Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary difference between Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus?
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What is the primary role of anti-insulin hormones such as glucagon, corticosteroids, adrenaline, and growth hormone?
What is the primary role of anti-insulin hormones such as glucagon, corticosteroids, adrenaline, and growth hormone?
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Which metabolic abnormality is associated with diabetes mellitus and leads to increased VLDL, low HDL, and high cholesterol synthesis?
Which metabolic abnormality is associated with diabetes mellitus and leads to increased VLDL, low HDL, and high cholesterol synthesis?
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Which type of diabetes mellitus is primarily characterized by impaired insulin secretion and destruction of β-cells?
Which type of diabetes mellitus is primarily characterized by impaired insulin secretion and destruction of β-cells?
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What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes mellitus?
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Which of the following best describes the role of insulin in glucose homeostasis?
Which of the following best describes the role of insulin in glucose homeostasis?
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What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream?
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How does diabetes mellitus affect the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
How does diabetes mellitus affect the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?
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What is the main function of glucagon in glucose homeostasis?
What is the main function of glucagon in glucose homeostasis?
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