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What is the primary role of insulin in the regulation of blood glucose?
What is the primary role of insulin in the regulation of blood glucose?
- Promoting the breakdown of carbohydrates
- Increasing the blood glucose level
- Stimulating the secretion of hyperglycemic hormones
- Decreasing the blood glucose level (correct)
What happens to the blood glucose level after a carbohydrate meal?
What happens to the blood glucose level after a carbohydrate meal?
- Remains stable due to the action of insulin
- Fluctuates randomly
- Increases, stimulating the secretion of insulin (correct)
- Decreases due to the secretion of anti-insulin hormones
What is the characteristic metabolic disturbance in Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the characteristic metabolic disturbance in Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
- Decrease in blood glucose level
- Increase in glucose tolerance
- Increase in insulin secretion
- Disturbance in metabolism of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein (correct)
What is the net result of the regulation of blood glucose by insulin and anti-insulin hormones?
What is the net result of the regulation of blood glucose by insulin and anti-insulin hormones?
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What is the primary type of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) characterized by?
What is the primary type of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) characterized by?
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