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What is the primary function of the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
- Aiding in lung function
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating blood pressure
- Releasing digestive enzymes and hormones (correct)
Which type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
Which type of cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
- Delta cells
- Beta cells (correct)
- Alpha cells
- F or PP cells
What is the main component of the pancreas responsible for aiding digestion?
What is the main component of the pancreas responsible for aiding digestion?
- Beta cells
- Alpha cells
- Endocrine tissue
- Exocrine tissue (correct)
Which cell type in the pancreas produces somatostatin?
Which cell type in the pancreas produces somatostatin?
What is the approximate length of the pancreas?
What is the approximate length of the pancreas?
Which type of tissue found in the pancreas produces important hormones?
Which type of tissue found in the pancreas produces important hormones?
What is the function of the endocrine cells in the pancreas?
What is the function of the endocrine cells in the pancreas?
What percentage of the pancreas is composed of exocrine tissue?
What percentage of the pancreas is composed of exocrine tissue?
What is the main function of the exocrine pancreas?
What is the main function of the exocrine pancreas?
What is the function of glucagon?
What is the function of glucagon?
Which hormone controls the amount of glucose in the blood?
Which hormone controls the amount of glucose in the blood?
What is the normal range of blood glucose levels in healthy people?
What is the normal range of blood glucose levels in healthy people?
What happens when there is excess glucose in the blood?
What happens when there is excess glucose in the blood?
How is blood sugar regulated normally?
How is blood sugar regulated normally?
What is the main source of energy for most cells, tissues, and organs in the body?
What is the main source of energy for most cells, tissues, and organs in the body?
What is the primary reason for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus to be absolutely dependent on exogenously administered insulin for survival?
What is the primary reason for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus to be absolutely dependent on exogenously administered insulin for survival?
What distinguishes Type 2 diabetes mellitus from Type 1 diabetes mellitus in terms of insulin production?
What distinguishes Type 2 diabetes mellitus from Type 1 diabetes mellitus in terms of insulin production?
What is a potential risk for women with gestational diabetes regarding their future health?
What is a potential risk for women with gestational diabetes regarding their future health?
What can excess glucose in the fetus due to gestational diabetes lead to?
What can excess glucose in the fetus due to gestational diabetes lead to?
What are the primary symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What are the primary symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
What is a common complication for babies of mothers with untreated gestational diabetes?
What is a common complication for babies of mothers with untreated gestational diabetes?
What is the primary reason for insulin secretion being sufficient to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) under basal conditions?
What is the primary reason for insulin secretion being sufficient to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) under basal conditions?
What distinguishes Type 1 diabetes mellitus from Type 2 diabetes mellitus in terms of age of onset?
What distinguishes Type 1 diabetes mellitus from Type 2 diabetes mellitus in terms of age of onset?
What is the fasting plasma glucose level for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
What is the fasting plasma glucose level for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
What does the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) check?
What does the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) check?
What does the A1C test indicate?
What does the A1C test indicate?
What is the A1C level indicating diabetes mellitus?
What is the A1C level indicating diabetes mellitus?
What are the benefits of exercise for diabetes mellitus patients?
What are the benefits of exercise for diabetes mellitus patients?
Which symptom is associated with autonomic dysfunction in hypoglycemia?
Which symptom is associated with autonomic dysfunction in hypoglycemia?
What is the main cause of hypoglycemia?
What is the main cause of hypoglycemia?
What is the treatment for severe hypoglycemia in a comatose patient?
What is the treatment for severe hypoglycemia in a comatose patient?
Which diabetic complication may lead to renal failure?
Which diabetic complication may lead to renal failure?
What is the most common cause of diabetic foot?
What is the most common cause of diabetic foot?
Which condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels without ketones in the urine?
Which condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels without ketones in the urine?
What type of diabetes-related foot problem is caused by poor blood flow in the arms and legs?
What type of diabetes-related foot problem is caused by poor blood flow in the arms and legs?
Which oral complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is commonly associated with a fungal infection?
Which oral complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is commonly associated with a fungal infection?
What may occur as a result of poor blood flow in the skin of the leg or foot due to diabetes?
What may occur as a result of poor blood flow in the skin of the leg or foot due to diabetes?
Which complication of diabetes can cause life-threatening dehydration and a diabetic coma if left untreated?
Which complication of diabetes can cause life-threatening dehydration and a diabetic coma if left untreated?
Which condition is characterized by numbness and tingling sensation of the legs and feet due to uncontrolled diabetes?
Which condition is characterized by numbness and tingling sensation of the legs and feet due to uncontrolled diabetes?
