Hypoglycemia in Children

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At what plasma glucose concentration does functional brain failure occur?

  • Lower than 54 mg/dL (correct)
  • At 100 mg/dL
  • Above 100 mg/dL
  • Below 70 mg/dL

What is the mean glucose production rate in children from premature infants to 6 years old?

  • 10-12 mg/kg/min
  • 2-4 mg/kg/min
  • 15-18 mg/kg/min
  • 5-8 mg/kg/min (correct)

Which enzyme is involved in the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?

  • Amylo-1,6-glucosidase (correct)
  • Phosphofructokinase
  • Phosphoglucomutase
  • Glucokinase

What happens to plasma glucose concentrations during a fast?

<p>They decline toward hypoglycemic values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate mean glucose production rate in adults?

<p>2.3 mg/kg/min (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the brain in prolonged and profound hypoglycemia?

<p>It suffers permanent injury and eventually death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary fuel source for the body during prolonged fasting?

<p>Free fatty acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones stimulates glycogen synthesis?

<p>Cortisol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of fasting before plasma glucose decreases below 70 mg/dL in most full-term infants?

<p>15 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During fasting, what is the source of glucose for the brain and other tissues?

<p>Gluconeogenesis in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in the liver during prolonged fasting?

<p>Ketone bodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to decreasing plasma glucose concentrations in adults?

<p>Decreased insulin secretion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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