13 Questions
What is the result of insulin binding to its receptor on target cells?
Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose
What is thought to result in diabetic neuropathy?
Decreased myoinositol transport
What is a clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency?
Hypoglycemia
What is a clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency?
Hypoglycemia
What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual’s response to surgical stress?
More prone to hypotension
What is a severe condition associated with hypothyroidism?
Myxedema coma
What is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency?
Moon face
What may occur with early signs of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
Hypotension
What is not associated with myxedema coma?
Hypoglycemia
What causes an individual with myxedema to have edematous skin?
Glycosaminoglycans accumulation
What is a symptom of hypercortisolism?
Moon face
What is not associated with pheochromocytoma?
Myxedema coma
What is an early sign of electrolyte imbalance in adrenal insufficiency?
Hypokalemia
Test your knowledge of insulin's role in glucose transport with this quiz. Explore how insulin binding to its receptor affects cellular processes and the movement of glucose into target cells.
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