Insulin's Role in Glucose Transport Quiz
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Insulin's Role in Glucose Transport Quiz

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What is the result of insulin binding to its receptor on target cells?

  • Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose (correct)
  • Glycogen breakdown within target cells
  • Gluconeogenesis
  • Increased active transport of glucose into the cell

    • What is thought to result in diabetic neuropathy?

  • Deficient neuronal insulin receptors
  • Decreased myoinositol transport (correct)
  • Elevated HbA1c
  • Neuronal demyelination

    • What is a clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency?

  • Moon face
  • Hypertension
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypoglycemia (correct)

    • What is a clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency?

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

    What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual’s response to surgical stress?

    <p>More prone to hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a severe condition associated with hypothyroidism?

    <p>Myxedema coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Moon face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur with early signs of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?

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

    What is not associated with myxedema coma?

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

    What causes an individual with myxedema to have edematous skin?

    <p>Glycosaminoglycans accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of hypercortisolism?

    <p>Moon face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not associated with pheochromocytoma?

    <p>Myxedema coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an early sign of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?

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

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