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What is the primary cause of Type I diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type I diabetes?
- Genetic inheritance
- Viral infection triggering an autoimmune response
- Overproduction of insulin
- Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type II diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type II diabetes?
- Caused by insulin resistance
- Results from insufficient insulin production
- Insulin-dependent (correct)
- Usually occurs in adulthood
What is the primary metabolic consequence of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary metabolic consequence of diabetes mellitus?
- Decreased blood glucose levels
- Decreased insulin production
- Increased blood glucose levels (correct)
- Increased insulin sensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
What is the key difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?
What is the key difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?
Which of the following is not a common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is not a common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Which chromosome carries the insulin gene?
Which chromosome carries the insulin gene?
What is the primary inheritance pattern associated with Type II diabetes?
What is the primary inheritance pattern associated with Type II diabetes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)?
What is the primary function of the glucokinase enzyme?
What is the primary function of the glucokinase enzyme?
Which of the following statements about Type II diabetes is true?
Which of the following statements about Type II diabetes is true?
What is the effect of obesity on insulin sensitivity in individuals with Type II diabetes?
What is the effect of obesity on insulin sensitivity in individuals with Type II diabetes?
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