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What is the role of insulin in the body?
What is the role of insulin in the body?
- To regulate the production of glucagon
- To break down starches and carbohydrates into simple sugars
- To absorb glucose out of the digestive tract into the bloodstream
- To help glucose molecules enter body cells (correct)
What happens to glucose molecules without insulin?
What happens to glucose molecules without insulin?
- They get broken down into simple sugars
- They cannot leave the blood and travel into cells (correct)
- They enter body cells without any issues
- They get absorbed into the bloodstream
Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is responsible for controlling blood glucose levels?
- Neither glucagon nor insulin
- Glucagon
- Both glucagon and insulin (correct)
- Insulin
What is the primary source of energy for body cells?
What is the primary source of energy for body cells?
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Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in response to blood sugar levels?
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in response to blood sugar levels?
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What is the normal range for blood sugar before a meal in a healthy body?
What is the normal range for blood sugar before a meal in a healthy body?
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Which of the following is a classic symptom of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a classic symptom of diabetes mellitus?
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In which type of diabetes does the pancreas fail to produce insulin due to autoimmune destruction of beta cells?
In which type of diabetes does the pancreas fail to produce insulin due to autoimmune destruction of beta cells?
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What is the main form of energy for body cells?
What is the main form of energy for body cells?
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What is gestational diabetes defined as?
What is gestational diabetes defined as?
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