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What is a common manifestation of hyperinsulinemia in infants born to diabetic mothers?
What is a common manifestation of hyperinsulinemia in infants born to diabetic mothers?
- Episodes of sweating
- Large body size (correct)
- Hypothermia
- Sudden pallor
Which of the following can result from an exuberant insulin release in hypoglycemic infants?
Which of the following can result from an exuberant insulin release in hypoglycemic infants?
- Sudden pallor
- Rebound hypoglycemia (correct)
- Hyperglycemia
- Episodes of sweating
What hormone surge is subnormal in infants immediately after birth?
What hormone surge is subnormal in infants immediately after birth?
- Cortisol
- Epinephrine
- Glucagon (correct)
- Insulin
What is a potential consequence of excessive sympathetic activity in hypoglycemic infants?
What is a potential consequence of excessive sympathetic activity in hypoglycemic infants?
What is the main cause of hypoglycemia associated with endocrine deficiency?
What is the main cause of hypoglycemia associated with endocrine deficiency?
Which clinical manifestation might hint at primary adrenal insufficiency?
Which clinical manifestation might hint at primary adrenal insufficiency?
In newborns with hypopituitarism, what might be an additional clinical presentation besides hypoglycemia?
In newborns with hypopituitarism, what might be an additional clinical presentation besides hypoglycemia?
What is a possible cause of hypoglycemia in cortisol-GH deficiency?
What is a possible cause of hypoglycemia in cortisol-GH deficiency?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Addison's Disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Addison's Disease?
How do counter-regulatory hormones influence glucose levels during a hypoglycemic episode?
How do counter-regulatory hormones influence glucose levels during a hypoglycemic episode?
What is the central role of glucose in fuel economy?
What is the central role of glucose in fuel economy?
Why does deficiency of brain glucose transporters result in seizures?
Why does deficiency of brain glucose transporters result in seizures?
Which hormones increase blood glucose concentrations by activating glycogenolytic enzymes?
Which hormones increase blood glucose concentrations by activating glycogenolytic enzymes?
What clinical features are generally associated with hypoglycemia due to decreased cerebral glucose utilization?
What clinical features are generally associated with hypoglycemia due to decreased cerebral glucose utilization?
Which hormones inhibit glucose uptake by muscles during hypoglycemia?
Which hormones inhibit glucose uptake by muscles during hypoglycemia?
What hormone activates lipolysis during hypoglycemia?
What hormone activates lipolysis during hypoglycemia?
Why do patients with cerebral glucopenia experience symptoms during hypoglycemia?
Why do patients with cerebral glucopenia experience symptoms during hypoglycemia?
