Diabetes and Hormones: Insulin and Glucose Regulation
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Diabetes and Hormones: Insulin and Glucose Regulation

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What is the result of uncontrolled gestational diabetes?

  • Fetal macrosomia and neonatal hyperglycemia
  • Fetal macrosomia and neonatal hypoglycemia (correct)
  • Maternal hypoglycemia and fetal macrosomia
  • Maternal hyperglycemia and fetal hypoglycemia

    • Which type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?

  • δ cells
  • β cells (correct)
  • γ cells
  • α cells

    • What is the effect of a lack of insulin in the body?

  • Hyperglycemia (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Hypothyroidism

    • According to the American Diabetes Association, how many clinical classifications of diabetes are recognized?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hormones produced by the pancreas?

    <p>Regulating metabolic activities and glucose homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of diabetes cases is attributed to Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Greater than 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for insulin deficiency in Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>Autoimmune-mediated processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of treating Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>To maintain blood glucose within normal limits and prevent long-term complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glucokinase in insulin secretion?

    <p>To act as a glucose sensor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of increased intracellular Ca2+ in insulin secretion?

    <p>Pulsatile insulin exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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