patho Diabetes

What hormone is produced by beta cells in the pancreas?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Growth Hormone

When is insulin released into the bloodstream?

• When blood glucose decreases

• When blood glucose increases

• During stress

• During fasting

What is one function of insulin?

• Stimulates gluconeogenesis

• Increases blood glucose levels

• Promotes glucose uptake into cells

• Increases insulin resistance

Glucagon is produced by which type of pancreatic cells?

• Alpha cells

• Beta cells

• Delta cells

• Epsilon cells

What triggers the release of glucagon?

• Elevated blood glucose

• Decreased blood glucose

• Increased insulin levels

• Increased fat storage

What is the role of catecholamines in glucose metabolism?

• Decrease insulin resistance

• Increase insulin resistance

• Promote fat storage

• Stimulate glycogenolysis

Which hormone is known to raise blood glucose levels during stress?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Epinephrine

What is the definition of pre-diabetes?

• Normal blood glucose levels

• Elevated blood glucose below diagnostic levels

• Type 2 diabetes

• Gestational diabetes

Which of the following is a method of managing pre-diabetes?

• Insulin therapy

• Lifestyle changes

• Oral hypoglycemic agents

• Glucagon injections

What is the fasting blood glucose level that indicates diabetes?

• < 100 mg/dL

• 100-125 mg/dL

• ≥ 126 mg/dL

• ≥ 200 mg/dL