Metabolism and Hormones Quiz

What is the process of forming new glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates called?

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the breakdown of glycogen?

What is the process of converting acetyl-CoA to fatty acids called?

What is the primary role of insulin in metabolic processes?

The breakdown of glucose into pyruvate or lactate is known as what process?

Which of these statements about HSL is correct?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of insulin on skeletal muscle?

What is the primary role of insulin in the liver?

Which of the following events directly triggers insulin release from beta cells?

Which of the following inhibits insulin secretion?

What is the role of GIP (Gastric Inhibitory Peptide) in regulating insulin secretion?

Which of these is NOT a direct action of Growth Hormone (GH)?

Which of the following is an effect of low Growth Hormone levels?

What is the main characteristic that differentiates catabolic hormones from anabolic hormones?

Which hormone is primarily involved in regulating blood glucose levels during fasting?

Which of the following is not a factor that stimulates glucagon secretion?

What is the primary effect of glucagon on liver cells?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating insulin and glucagon secretion?

Which of the following hormones is NOT associated with increasing plasma glucose levels?

Which of the following hormones is directly involved in increasing glucose production by the liver?

What is the primary effect of glucagon on adipose tissue?

Which pancreatic cell type produces insulin?

Which of the following hormones is not involved in the combined catabolic effects during fasting?

What is the precursor molecule for insulin synthesis?

What is the primary function of C-peptide?

Which of the following is a characteristic of cortisol's action on glucose metabolism?

Which of the following is not a common symptom of Cushing's Syndrome, a condition of cortisol excess?

Which of the following is NOT a rapid action of insulin?

Which enzyme is activated by insulin to facilitate glucose entry into cells?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Addison's Disease, a condition of cortisol deficiency?

What is the primary role of beta-2 receptors in the body in response to epinephrine?

Which of the following is NOT a stimulus for insulin release?

What is the primary effect of insulin on liver cells?

Epinephrine and glucagon both stimulate glycogenolysis. How are their actions different?

Which hormone is directly responsible for the breakdown of triglycerides in adipose tissue?

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for increasing blood glucose levels during fasting?

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the pancreas?

Which two hormones are primarily responsible for the breakdown of glycogen in the liver?

Which hormone promotes protein synthesis in skeletal muscle?

Cortisol's effect on glucose metabolism is primarily to:

Which of the following is not a consequence of cortisol excess (Cushing's syndrome)?

Which hormone is secreted from beta cells and helps regulate glucose levels by slowing gastric emptying and increasing satiety?

Epinephrine's action on the pancreas is to:

Which hormone produced by adipose tissue is involved in regulating insulin sensitivity and glucose levels?

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating metabolic rate and overall metabolism?

Which of the following is not a factor that stimulates epinephrine release?

What is the primary effect of glucagon during the fasting state?

What is the primary role of insulin in the fed state?

Which hormone is primarily elevated during extended fasting?

What is the primary role of ketones in the body during starvation?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?

What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for diabetes based on a fasting plasma glucose level?

What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?

What is the primary characteristic of Type II diabetes?

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis?

What does an A1C test measure?

Which hormone is NOT involved in the metabolic response to fasting?

What is the function of growth hormone during a fasting state?

Which of these is NOT a common autoantibody found in individuals with Type 1 diabetes?

Which of these is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

What is the primary factor contributing to the development of Type II diabetes in children?

What is considered a desirable level for total cholesterol?

Which level of LDL cholesterol is classified as high?

Which factor is known to decrease HDL cholesterol levels?

What is the normal range for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

What hormone is primarily secreted by the thyroid gland?

An increased level of TSH indicates which condition?

What is the expected outcome of a Dexamethasone Suppression Test in a healthy individual?

What is the normal morning range for cortisol levels?

What effect does cosyntropin have during the ACTH Stimulation Test in healthy individuals?

Which condition is suggested by cortisol levels greater than 5 mcg/dL after a Dexamethasone Suppression Test?

What is a consequence of insulin deficiency in diabetic ketoacidosis?

Which statement accurately describes the role of SGLT2 in glucose metabolism?

Which hormone is responsible for breaking down glycogen in the liver?

What might excessive glucose in the urine indicate?

What is a common symptom of diabetes related to excessive thirst?

Which complication of diabetes is characterized by eye damage that can lead to blindness?

Which of the following is associated with increased LDL levels in diabetic patients?

What is one effect of cortisol in diabetic conditions?

Which mechanism contributes to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) in diabetes?

What is the primary reason for polydipsia in diabetes?

What condition is most likely to cause severe metabolic acidosis in diabetes?

Which of the following is not a symptom commonly associated with diabetes?

What role does GLUT4 play in glucose metabolism?

Which of the following can lead to decreased peripheral glucose utilization?

What is the major effect of decreased insulin in relation to glucose metabolism?

Which ketone form is primarily produced from fatty acids during ketogenesis?

What role does epinephrine play in glucose metabolism under stress?

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycemia?

What blood glucose level is typically considered hypoglycemic?

What causes the fruity smell in the breath of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis?

Which process is stimulated by insulin?

What is the normal fasting glucose range considered healthy?

What is the relationship between LDL levels and coronary heart disease risk?

What can result from overdosing on insulin?

What is the main purpose of measuring Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)?

Which scenario can impair gluconeogenesis, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia?

What happens to glucose levels during osmotic diuresis?

What are common symptoms of repeated hypoglycemic episodes?

Which of these is a characteristic of Type II diabetes?

What is a common complication associated with gestational diabetes for babies?

What is the typical time frame for testing for gestational diabetes?

Which of these is NOT a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

What is the most likely reason for the rise in gestational diabetes?

Which of these is a complication for mothers with gestational diabetes?

What is the most common method used to diagnose gestational diabetes?

Which of these scenarios would most strongly suggest a patient has Type II diabetes?

What effect does untreated diabetes have on the liver?

Why might a patient with Type II diabetes have elevated triglyceride levels?

What is a potential consequence of a lack of insulin regulation on amino acid metabolism?

Which component of blood lipids is considered 'good cholesterol'?

What is a major factor contributing to insulin resistance in Type II diabetes?

What does the presence of albumin in the urine indicate in a patient with Type II diabetes?

What is the primary function of the GLUT-4 transporter?