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Which pancreatic hormone inhibits glycogen phosphorylase and activates glycogen synthase?
Which pancreatic hormone inhibits glycogen phosphorylase and activates glycogen synthase?
- Amylin
- Glucagon
- Insulin (correct)
- Somatostatin
What is the main characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the main characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
- Chronic hypoglycemia
- Chronic hypoglycemia alternating with hyperglycemia
- Chronic hyperglycemia (correct)
- Normal blood glucose levels
Which type of diabetes was formerly known as 'insulin-dependent diabetes'?
Which type of diabetes was formerly known as 'insulin-dependent diabetes'?
- Type 3
- Type 1 (correct)
- Type 4
- Type 2
Which type of diabetes was formerly known as 'non insulin-dependent diabetes'?
Which type of diabetes was formerly known as 'non insulin-dependent diabetes'?
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How many clinical classifications of diabetes does the American Diabetic Association (ADA) recognize?
How many clinical classifications of diabetes does the American Diabetic Association (ADA) recognize?
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Study Notes
Pancreatic Hormones and Diabetes
- Insulin inhibits glycogen phosphorylase and activates glycogen synthase, a crucial pancreatic hormone.
Characteristics of Diabetes Mellitus
- The main characteristic of diabetes mellitus is high blood sugar levels.
Types of Diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes was formerly known as 'insulin-dependent diabetes'.
- Type 2 diabetes was formerly known as 'non insulin-dependent diabetes'.
Clinical Classifications of Diabetes
- The American Diabetic Association (ADA) recognizes two main clinical classifications of diabetes.
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