6 Questions
What is the purpose of insulin produced by the pancreas?
Utilization of sugar in the body
What plasma glucose level is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus when fasting?
126 mg/dL
Which cell in the islet of Langerhans produces somatostatin as a secretory product?
Delta cell
What is the main impact of placental hormones during pregnancy on insulin resistance?
Create insulin resistance
In Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), when should immediate screening be conducted?
Upon observation of abnormal glucose levels in the mother for the first time
What does OGTT stand for and what is the glucose load consumed during this test for adults?
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test; 100 g of glucose
Test your knowledge on the topic of diabetes mellitus with this midterm quiz for the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapeutics 2 course. Questions cover the functions of the pancreas, secretion of insulin and other secretory products, and the role of different cells in the islet of Langerhans.
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