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What is the fasting serum glucose level for hyperglycemia?
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?
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?
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?
What triggers the β cells of islets of Langerhans to produce insulin?
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What process does glucagon trigger to increase glucose levels?
What process does glucagon trigger to increase glucose levels?
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