Glucose Measurement Lab - Human Biology and Physiology
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What is the main function of insulin in the body?

  • Produce glucose
  • Break down carbohydrates
  • Control blood pressure
  • Move sugar from blood into cells (correct)
  • Which type of diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin?

  • Type 2 diabetes (correct)
  • Juvenile diabetes
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • What causes Type 1 diabetes?

  • Lack of physical activity
  • Autoimmune attack on pancreas cells (correct)
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Insulin resistance
  • Which macronutrient is quickly turned into glucose in the body?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two hormones responsible for controlling blood glucose levels?

    <p>Insulin and glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Prediabetes is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do insulin-blocking hormones produced by the placenta cause during pregnancy?

    <p>Gestational diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with diabetes?

    <p>Skin rashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) typically used?

    <p>To assess the body's response to a sugary drink.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood glucose test measures blood sugar levels regardless of the last time you ate or drank?

    <p>Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for blood sugar levels in the Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test?

    <p>Less than 100 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hemoglobin A1c test measure?

    <p>Percentage of red blood cells coated with sugar over 2-3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)?

    <p>To continuously measure blood sugar levels and display fluctuations over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step in the procedure for using a glucometer?

    <p>Washing your hands to prevent contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supplies are necessary for using a glucometer?

    <p>Test strips, lancet device, and alcohol wipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Hemoglobin A1c test provide information on blood sugar control?

    <p>Over the past 2-3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) from point-in-time tests?

    <p>CGM provides a more detailed picture of blood sugar fluctuations over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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