Metabolic Syndrome Criteria by WHO, EGIR, and NCEP ATP III Quiz
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What is the most widely accepted core component of the metabolic syndrome as mentioned in the text?

  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperthyroidism

Based on the text, individuals with metabolic syndrome are at a greater risk of developing which condition?

  • Type 2 diabetes (correct)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypertension
  • Type 1 diabetes

What percentage of cardiovascular deaths are caused by raised blood glucose?

  • 5%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 15%
  • 25%

How does central obesity relate to insulin resistance according to the text?

<p>Central obesity is associated with increased insulin resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when cells in the body become less sensitive and eventually resistant to insulin?

<p>Glucose absorption from the blood decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the build-up of triglycerides impact insulin sensitivity?

<p>It impairs insulin sensitivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does excessive body fat have on insulin resistance?

<p>It exacerbates insulin resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is central obesity associated with insulin resistance?

<p>Central obesity is strongly associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of insulin resistance in adipose tissue on the liver and peripheral tissues?

<p>Causes a flux of free fatty acids from adipose tissue to the liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do fatty acids contribute to atherogenic dyslipidemia?

<p>Induce production of VLDL particles in the liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of excessive body fat, particularly visceral adipose tissue, in insulin resistance?

<p>Causes elevated FFA and TG levels in skeletal muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does central obesity contribute to insulin resistance?

<p>Is associated with decreased production of adiponectin and increased insulin resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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