Pharmacology 3: Pancreatic Hormones and Hypoglycemic Drugs Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which hormone inhibits secretory cells?

  • Glucagon
  • Pancreatic peptide (PP)
  • Somatostatin (correct)
  • Insulin

What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

  • Onset usually after age 35
  • Genetic predisposition is not a factor
  • Impaired production of insulin due to destruction of beta cells (correct)
  • Obesity is usually present

Which drug facilitates digestive processes with an unknown mechanism?

  • Acarbose
  • Pramlintide
  • Empagliflozin
  • Bromocriptine (correct)

In Type 2 diabetes, which of the following is usually present?

<p>Obesity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)?

<p>It is non-ketotic and occurs after age 25. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the β-cells in the pancreas?

<p>Release insulin to lower blood glucose levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for preventing severe hypoglycemia in the body?

<p>Glucagon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition can be caused by hyperinsulinemia?

<p>Hypoglycemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do oral hypoglycemic agents contribute to diabetes management?

<p>By lowering blood glucose levels in the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of pancreatic polypeptide (PP) in the body?

<p>Regulate metabolic activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Pharmacology
38 questions

Pharmacology

StateOfTheArtTriangle avatar
StateOfTheArtTriangle
Pharmacology Overview Quiz
97 questions

Pharmacology Overview Quiz

VersatileCopernicium avatar
VersatileCopernicium
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser