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What is the primary function of the small intestine in glucose metabolism?
What is the primary function of the small intestine in glucose metabolism?
- Releasing glucose into the bloodstream
- Storing glycogen in the liver
- Mediating the uptake of glucose into cells (correct)
- Breaking down glycogen into glucose
What is the result of glycogen storage diseases affecting the liver?
What is the result of glycogen storage diseases affecting the liver?
- Exercise intolerance and progressive weakness
- Adrenal gland dysfunction
- Brain damage and red blood cell deficiency
- Hepatomegaly and hypoglycemia (correct)
What is the purpose of continuous drip feedings in GSD type I patients?
What is the purpose of continuous drip feedings in GSD type I patients?
- To promote liver function
- To reduce hypoglycemia
- To supply continuous glucose (correct)
- To increase muscle strength
What is the treatment for the muscular forms of glycogen storage diseases?
What is the treatment for the muscular forms of glycogen storage diseases?
Which organs rely on a constant supply of glucose?
Which organs rely on a constant supply of glucose?
What is the purpose of uncooked cornstarch in GSD type I treatment?
What is the purpose of uncooked cornstarch in GSD type I treatment?
What is the result of defects in earlier steps of glycogen breakdown in the liver?
What is the result of defects in earlier steps of glycogen breakdown in the liver?
What is the last step in glucose release from the liver affected in GSD type I?
What is the last step in glucose release from the liver affected in GSD type I?
What is the primary source of energy for the body?
What is the primary source of energy for the body?
What is the storage form of carbohydrates in humans?
What is the storage form of carbohydrates in humans?
What happens when carbohydrates are not broken down properly in the body?
What happens when carbohydrates are not broken down properly in the body?
What is the name of the hormone that helps transport glucose into cells?
What is the name of the hormone that helps transport glucose into cells?
What is the term for high blood sugar levels?
What is the term for high blood sugar levels?
What is the leading cause of adult blindness?
What is the leading cause of adult blindness?
What is the term for low blood sugar levels?
What is the term for low blood sugar levels?
How are most carbohydrate metabolism disorders treated?
How are most carbohydrate metabolism disorders treated?
What is a common long-term complication of diabetes?
What is a common long-term complication of diabetes?
At what age does type 1 diabetes often begin?
At what age does type 1 diabetes often begin?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of type 1 diabetes?
How is type 1 diabetes managed?
How is type 1 diabetes managed?
What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?
What is the effect of excess body fat on type 2 diabetes?
What is the effect of excess body fat on type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary goal of lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary goal of lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetes?
What organs are most commonly affected by glycogen storage diseases?
What organs are most commonly affected by glycogen storage diseases?
What is the process by which glucose is manufactured from amino acids and pyruvate?
What is the process by which glucose is manufactured from amino acids and pyruvate?
What is the main consequence of a reduced rate of glycolysis in erythrocytes?
What is the main consequence of a reduced rate of glycolysis in erythrocytes?
What is the primary source of energy for erythrocytes?
What is the primary source of energy for erythrocytes?
What is the consequence of galactosemia if left untreated or if treatment is delayed?
What is the consequence of galactosemia if left untreated or if treatment is delayed?
What is the primary step affected in pyruvate kinase deficiency?
What is the primary step affected in pyruvate kinase deficiency?
What is the result of galactose-1-phosphate accumulation in galactosemia?
What is the result of galactose-1-phosphate accumulation in galactosemia?
What is the consequence of a galactose-rich diet in galactosemia?
What is the consequence of a galactose-rich diet in galactosemia?
What is the vulnerable group to severe bacterial infections, especially by Escherichia coli, in galactosemia?
What is the vulnerable group to severe bacterial infections, especially by Escherichia coli, in galactosemia?
What is the primary treatment for galactosemia?
What is the primary treatment for galactosemia?
What is the role of fructose-1-phosphate aldolase in the body?
What is the role of fructose-1-phosphate aldolase in the body?
What is a common symptom of hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)?
What is a common symptom of hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)?
What is the mainstay of therapy for fructose 1,6-diphosphatase deficiency?
What is the mainstay of therapy for fructose 1,6-diphosphatase deficiency?
Why do children with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) tend to avoid sweet foods?
Why do children with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) tend to avoid sweet foods?
What is a characteristic of the teeth of children with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)?
What is a characteristic of the teeth of children with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)?
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