10 Questions
What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
How does insulin deficiency in diabetes affect glucose levels in the blood?
Causes elevated plasma glucose levels
What happens to excess glucose in diabetes?
Passes through the renal glomeruli and raises osmotic pressure
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Combination of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency
How does insulin normally affect glucose uptake into cells?
Stimulates uptake of glucose into liver, muscle, and adipose tissue
Which condition can result from a thrombus in the coronary artery?
Myocardial infarction
What can cause the development of a thrombus in a vein?
Period of incapacity, such as following surgery
What is the result of thromboembolism?
Pulmonary embolism
What may contribute to the formation of a thrombus within an intact blood vessel?
Fatty deposits stuck to the inside of arterial walls
In which condition does a thrombus reduce the oxygenated blood flow to part of the brain?
Stroke
Test your knowledge of the mechanism behind diabetes and its impact on glucose levels and renal function.
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