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Which characteristic defines Diabetes Mellitus?
Which characteristic defines Diabetes Mellitus?
- Hypotension
- Hyperglycemia (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperinsulinemia
What type of damage is associated with chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes?
What type of damage is associated with chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes?
- Muscle wasting
- Hypertension
- Osteoporosis
- End organ damage (correct)
What role does insulin play in glucose regulation?
What role does insulin play in glucose regulation?
- Triggers glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissues (correct)
- Promotes gluconeogenesis
- Promotes lipolysis
- Inhibits glycogenesis
Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood glucose levels?
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What effect does insulin have on lipolysis?
What effect does insulin have on lipolysis?
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Which organs are especially affected by the chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes?
Which organs are especially affected by the chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes?
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What is the main role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the main role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
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What type of failure is associated with diabetes mellitus?
What type of failure is associated with diabetes mellitus?
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Which hormone promotes the breakdown of glycogen?
Which hormone promotes the breakdown of glycogen?
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Which hormone inhibits glucose production?
Which hormone inhibits glucose production?
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