Hormones and Diabetes Quiz
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What is the function of hormones?

  • Are only related to the endocrine system
  • Are only produced in the pancreas
  • Affect the activity of another part of the body as messengers (correct)
  • Control the level of glucose in the blood

    • What is the role of insulin in the body?

  • To aid in digestion
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To help control the level of glucose in the blood (correct)
  • To produce energy for the body

    • What is required for the treatment of type 1 diabetes?

  • Dietary changes
  • Oral medication
  • Insulin therapy (correct)
  • Surgery

    • What happens in type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body does not properly use the insulin it makes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals with diabetes live a long and healthy life?

    <p>By keeping blood sugar levels in the target range set by them and their health-care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hormones? Hormones are chemical substances that affect the activity of another part of the body (target site).

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

    Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas produces insulin.

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

    Insulin is a hormone that helps control the level of glucose in the blood.

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

    Insulin therapy is not required for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

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

    Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which the body does not properly use the insulin it makes.

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

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