10 Questions
What stimulates the release of the hormone glucagon in the fasting state?
Decrease in blood glucose levels
What does glucagon do in the fasting state to raise plasma glucose levels?
Accelerates glycogenolysis, stimulates gluconeogenesis, and inhibits glycogen synthesis
What is the main purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
To screen for diabetes mellitus and other disorders of glucose metabolism
In diabetes, what allows persistently high glucose levels?
Absence or deficiency of insulin
What aids in the determination of insulin requirements in patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Fasting plasma glucose test
What is the main purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
To screen for diabetes mellitus and other disorders of glucose metabolism
What stimulates the release of the hormone glucagon in the fasting state?
Decrease in blood glucose levels
What does glucagon do in the fasting state to raise plasma glucose levels?
Accelerates glycogenolysis, stimulates gluconeogenesis, and inhibits glycogen synthesis
What aids in the determination of insulin requirements in patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Fasting plasma glucose test
In diabetes, what allows persistently high glucose levels?
Absence or deficiency of insulin
Test your knowledge of fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels with this informative quiz. Explore concepts related to glucose fasting, fasting blood sugar (FBS), and their significance in screening for glucose metabolism disorders like diabetes mellitus.
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