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What is the primary diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)?
What is the primary diagnostic criterion for diabetes mellitus according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)?
- A fasting plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher
- A 2-hour plasma glucose level of 200 mg/dL or higher during an oral glucose tolerance test
- A random plasma glucose level of 200 mg/dL or higher with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia
- All of the above (correct)
Which glucose transporter is responsible for the rate-limiting step of glucose metabolism?
Which glucose transporter is responsible for the rate-limiting step of glucose metabolism?
- SGLT1
- GLUT1
- GLUT5
- GLUT4 (correct)
What is the main function of the SGLT1 glucose transporter?
What is the main function of the SGLT1 glucose transporter?
- To transport glucose across the intestinal epithelium (correct)
- To transport glucose out of cells
- To transport glucose into cells
- To transport glucose across the renal epithelium
Which of the following is a primary symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a primary symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary mechanism by which insulin lowers blood glucose levels?
What is the primary mechanism by which insulin lowers blood glucose levels?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a key feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a key feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary role of insulin in glucose homeostasis?
What is the primary role of insulin in glucose homeostasis?
Which of the following glucose transporters is primarily responsible for insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue?
Which of the following glucose transporters is primarily responsible for insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue?
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
What is the primary cause of gestational diabetes?
What is the normal range for blood glucose concentration?
What is the normal range for blood glucose concentration?
Which pancreatic hormone is released by α-cells when blood glucose levels are low?
Which pancreatic hormone is released by α-cells when blood glucose levels are low?
What enzyme deficiency leads to glycogen storage diseases?
What enzyme deficiency leads to glycogen storage diseases?
Which disorder is characterized by hyperosmolar coma?
Which disorder is characterized by hyperosmolar coma?
What is the fasting plasma glucose level that meets the current WHO diagnostic criteria for diabetes?
What is the fasting plasma glucose level that meets the current WHO diagnostic criteria for diabetes?
