How Much Do You Know About Diabetes Mellitus?

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Which subunit of the insulin receptor has tyrosine kinase activity?

Delta subunit
Gamma subunit
Alpha subunit
Beta subunit (correct)

What is the main cause of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

Absolute or relative insulin deficiency (correct)
Lack of physical activity
Excessive glucose uptake by tissues
Overproduction of insulin

What are the indications of insulin?

Treatment of hyperkalaemia due to renal failure (correct)
Treatment of depression.
Treatment of hypertension.
Treatment of anorexia nervosa

Which hormone antagonizes the action of insulin?

Glucagon (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of DM?

Polyuria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the local adverse effects of insulin?

Lipo hypertrophy or lipo atrophy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of DM based on age of onset, insulin deficiency, treatment with insulin, body weight, ketosis, and islet cell antibodies?

Primary DM (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is insulin indicated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus?

Both A and B (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which insulin preparation has the longest duration of action?

Insulin glargin (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus with our quiz! Discover the different classifications of this metabolic disorder and understand the characteristic symptoms such as hyperglycemia, glucosuria, polyuria, and more. Learn about lipolysis, hyperlipidemia, and ketosis and their impact on the body. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this prevalent health condition.