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Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

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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?

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?

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?

Decreased heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Type I and Type II diabetes?

Type I is characterized by insulin deficiency, while Type II is characterized by insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?

Decreased heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Which chromosome carries the insulin gene?

Chromosome 11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary inheritance pattern associated with Type II diabetes?

Multifactorial (polygenic with environmental influence) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)?

It is caused by mutations in the glucokinase gene in about 50% of cases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the glucokinase enzyme?

To convert glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Type II diabetes is true?

It is associated with insulin resistance in the body's cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of obesity on insulin sensitivity in individuals with Type II diabetes?

Obesity decreases insulin sensitivity. Signup and view all the answers