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What is the primary energy source for cellular function?
What is the primary energy source for cellular function?
What is the process by which excess glucose is converted to glycogen for storage in the liver?
What is the process by which excess glucose is converted to glycogen for storage in the liver?
Which hormone stimulates cellular uptake of glucose and depresses the use of fat as an energy source?
Which hormone stimulates cellular uptake of glucose and depresses the use of fat as an energy source?
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus resulting in persistent hyperglycemia?
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus resulting in persistent hyperglycemia?
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Which tissue provides precursors like glycerol and free fatty acids for the process of gluconeogenesis?
Which tissue provides precursors like glycerol and free fatty acids for the process of gluconeogenesis?
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What distinguishes Type 2 diabetes from Type 1 diabetes?
What distinguishes Type 2 diabetes from Type 1 diabetes?
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Which symptom is common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Which symptom is common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
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What is a significant risk factor for developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What is a significant risk factor for developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
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Which of the following medications is NOT associated with hyperglycemia as a side effect?
Which of the following medications is NOT associated with hyperglycemia as a side effect?
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Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the metabolic disorder characterized by 'hyperglycemia' due to impaired insulin regulation and/or insulin resistance?
What is the metabolic disorder characterized by 'hyperglycemia' due to impaired insulin regulation and/or insulin resistance?
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Which type of diabetes is more associated with autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
Which type of diabetes is more associated with autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
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What is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults in the United States in 2021?
What is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults in the United States in 2021?
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Which of the following patient risk factors is commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following patient risk factors is commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes?
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In diabetes mellitus, what is the approximate number of undiagnosed cases in 2021, according to the text?
In diabetes mellitus, what is the approximate number of undiagnosed cases in 2021, according to the text?
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What is the primary stimulus for insulin secretion into the portal vein?
What is the primary stimulus for insulin secretion into the portal vein?
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Which hormone is deficient in patients with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2)?
Which hormone is deficient in patients with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2)?
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What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?
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What is the primary role of amylin in regulating glucose and insulin homeostasis?
What is the primary role of amylin in regulating glucose and insulin homeostasis?
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Which tissue primarily eliminates insulin through first pass elimination?
Which tissue primarily eliminates insulin through first pass elimination?
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