Understanding Diabetes Mellitus and Blood Glucose Regulation
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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?

  • 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)?

  • 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?

    <p>Condition of glucose equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary type of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) characterized by?

    <p>Decrease in insulin secretion or action</p> Signup and view all the answers

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