Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Complications
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What is a major consequence of the body's inability to use glucose for energy?

  • Breakdown of fat into ketones as a fuel source (correct)
  • Increased insulin production
  • Enhanced glycogen storage in the liver
  • Increased glucose absorption in the gut

Which hormone regulates the entry of glucose into cells for energy production?

  • Epinephrine
  • Cortisol
  • Insulin (correct)
  • Glucagon

What is the primary cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?

  • Overactive thyroid gland
  • Adrenal gland dysfunction
  • Insufficient insulin production (correct)
  • Excess insulin production

Which of the following is a consequence of ketone body production?

<p>Metabolic acidosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is most likely to develop diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for the liver when it rapidly breaks down fat during diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>Ketones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the counter-regulatory hormones' action in diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>Increased lipolysis and glycogenolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of osmotic diuresis on the body during diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>Loss of water and electrolytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH level of the blood in diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>Acidotic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in preventing diabetic ketoacidosis?

<p>Allowing glucose to enter cells for energy production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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