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What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
- Increasing the intake of simple carbohydrates
- Increasing fat intake
- Limiting the intake of simple carbohydrates (correct)
- Reducing water consumption
What is a common effect of Type 1 diabetes on the body?
What is a common effect of Type 1 diabetes on the body?
- Reduced insulin levels
- Decreased thirst levels
- Decreased blood glucose levels
- Increased urine production (correct)
Which organ is primarily affected in Type 1 diabetes?
Which organ is primarily affected in Type 1 diabetes?
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Pancreas (correct)
What role does insulin play in the body?
What role does insulin play in the body?
How is glucagon involved in blood glucose regulation?
How is glucagon involved in blood glucose regulation?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Which gland is responsible for secreting insulin to control blood glucose levels?
Which gland is responsible for secreting insulin to control blood glucose levels?
What hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland and is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?
What hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland and is involved in the 'fight or flight' response?
Which organ is involved in the production of sperm and secretes testosterone?
Which organ is involved in the production of sperm and secretes testosterone?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for controlling the metabolic rate, heart rate, and temperature?
Which hormone is responsible for controlling the metabolic rate, heart rate, and temperature?
In diabetes type 1, which of the following is impaired?
In diabetes type 1, which of the following is impaired?
What is the role of insulin when blood glucose levels are too high?
What is the role of insulin when blood glucose levels are too high?
Which hormone is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose levels decrease?
Which hormone is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose levels decrease?
How does glucagon affect the liver cells?
How does glucagon affect the liver cells?
In diabetes type 1, what is the main issue related to blood glucose control?
In diabetes type 1, what is the main issue related to blood glucose control?
What is the primary function of glycogen in the liver during blood glucose regulation?
What is the primary function of glycogen in the liver during blood glucose regulation?
How do insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood glucose levels?
How do insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood glucose levels?
