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What is the result of insulin binding to its receptor on target cells?
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?
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?
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?
What is a clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency?
What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual’s response to surgical stress?
What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual’s response to surgical stress?
What is a severe condition associated with hypothyroidism?
What is a severe condition associated with hypothyroidism?
What is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency?
What is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency?
What may occur with early signs of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
What may occur with early signs of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
What is not associated with myxedema coma?
What is not associated with myxedema coma?
What causes an individual with myxedema to have edematous skin?
What causes an individual with myxedema to have edematous skin?
What is a symptom of hypercortisolism?
What is a symptom of hypercortisolism?
What is not associated with pheochromocytoma?
What is not associated with pheochromocytoma?
What is an early sign of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
What is an early sign of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
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