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What is the primary function of the exocrine pancreas?
What is the primary function of the exocrine pancreas?
- To regulate blood sugar levels
- To secrete digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (correct)
- To produce bile for digestion
- To secrete hormones such as insulin and glucagon
What is the name of the cells that produce glucagon in the endocrine pancreas?
What is the name of the cells that produce glucagon in the endocrine pancreas?
- 𝛽 cells
- 𝛿 cells
- PP cells
- 𝛼 cells (correct)
What is the significance of waist-to-hip ratio in assessing obesity?
What is the significance of waist-to-hip ratio in assessing obesity?
- It determines the risk of cardiovascular disease
- It is used to diagnose Type 2 Diabetes
- It determines the distribution of adipose tissue and its metabolic implications (correct)
- It measures the amount of visceral fat
What is the name of the duct that forms a common channel with the CBD?
What is the name of the duct that forms a common channel with the CBD?
What is the embryological origin of the pancreas?
What is the embryological origin of the pancreas?
What is the approximate length of the pancreas?
What is the approximate length of the pancreas?
What is a possible consequence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese individuals?
What is a possible consequence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese individuals?
What is a common bone and joint disorder associated with obesity?
What is a common bone and joint disorder associated with obesity?
What is a possible consequence of supersaturation of bile with cholesterol in obese individuals?
What is a possible consequence of supersaturation of bile with cholesterol in obese individuals?
Which of the following is a treatment option for obesity that can result in a weight loss of around 20-25%?
Which of the following is a treatment option for obesity that can result in a weight loss of around 20-25%?
In males, which of the following types of cancer is associated with obesity?
In males, which of the following types of cancer is associated with obesity?
In females, which of the following types of cancer is associated with obesity?
In females, which of the following types of cancer is associated with obesity?
What is a possible underlying cause of secondary hyperlipidaemia?
What is a possible underlying cause of secondary hyperlipidaemia?
Which of the following conditions can cause cholestasis?
Which of the following conditions can cause cholestasis?
What is a component of dietary advice for managing dyslipidaemia?
What is a component of dietary advice for managing dyslipidaemia?
What is a recommended lifestyle modification for managing dyslipidaemia?
What is a recommended lifestyle modification for managing dyslipidaemia?
Which of the following medications can cause secondary hyperlipidaemia?
Which of the following medications can cause secondary hyperlipidaemia?
What is a recommended daily limit for sodium intake in managing dyslipidaemia?
What is a recommended daily limit for sodium intake in managing dyslipidaemia?
What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
What is the primary function of lipids in the body?
What is the name of the classification system used to categorize hyperlipidaemia?
What is the name of the classification system used to categorize hyperlipidaemia?
What percentage of dietary lipids are triglycerides?
What percentage of dietary lipids are triglycerides?
What are lipoproteins classified by?
What are lipoproteins classified by?
What is the name of the lipoprotein that is associated with increased cardiovascular risk?
What is the name of the lipoprotein that is associated with increased cardiovascular risk?
What is the term for the presence of elevated or abnormal levels of lipids or lipoproteins?
What is the term for the presence of elevated or abnormal levels of lipids or lipoproteins?
What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for adults per week according to current recommendations?
What is the recommended duration of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for adults per week according to current recommendations?
Which pharmacotherapy for weight loss is a synthetic lipase inhibitor that blocks the digestion and absorption of around 30% of dietary fat in the stomach and small intestine?
Which pharmacotherapy for weight loss is a synthetic lipase inhibitor that blocks the digestion and absorption of around 30% of dietary fat in the stomach and small intestine?
Which lifestyle therapy for obesity involves reducing overall calorie consumption with a goal of 500-1000kcal/day reduction for weight loss?
Which lifestyle therapy for obesity involves reducing overall calorie consumption with a goal of 500-1000kcal/day reduction for weight loss?
What is the effect of liraglutide (Saxenda®) and semaglutide (Ozempic®) in smaller doses in relation to weight loss?
What is the effect of liraglutide (Saxenda®) and semaglutide (Ozempic®) in smaller doses in relation to weight loss?
Which medication, combined with Topiramate in the US, increases catecholamine release and reduces hunger, leading to weight loss?
Which medication, combined with Topiramate in the US, increases catecholamine release and reduces hunger, leading to weight loss?
What type of physical activity level is needed to lose and sustain weight loss according to the text?
What type of physical activity level is needed to lose and sustain weight loss according to the text?
