Diabetes Mellitus and Glucose Homeostasis Quiz
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What is the fasting serum glucose level for hyperglycemia?

  • $90-120$ mg/dl or $5-6.7$ mmol/L
  • $< 60$ mg/dl or $< 3.3$ mmol/L
  • $120-150$ mg/dl or $6.7-8$ mmol/L
  • $> 150$ mg/dl or $> 8$ mmol/L (correct)
  • What is the role of insulin in adipose tissue?

  • Inhibit amino acid entry
  • Increase fatty acid synthesis from glucose
  • Increase glucose entry and triglyceride formation (correct)
  • Decrease glucose entry and triglyceride breakdown
  • Which hormone is released by the gut after a meal?

  • Gastrin (correct)
  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Amylase
  • What triggers the β cells of islets of Langerhans to produce insulin?

    <p>Higher glucose in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does glucagon trigger to increase glucose levels?

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

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