Association Theory

What is the physiological role of insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?

• A) Increasing blood glucose levels

• B) Lowering blood glucose levels

• C) Converting fats into proteins

• D) Storing calcium in bones

2. How does a lack of insulin secretion affect the body?

• A) Leads to low blood sugar levels

• B) Leads to high blood sugar levels

• C) Causes loss of appetite

• D) Leads to high blood pressure

3. What is the difference between natural and synthetic insulin?

• A) Synthetic insulin is more efficient

• B) Natural insulin is only secreted after eating

• C) Synthetic insulin is produced using genetic engineering

• D) Natural insulin is used only in emergencies

4. How is human synthetic insulin manufactured?

• A) Using stem cells

• B) Extracted from animal pancreas

• C) Using genetic engineering techniques

• D) Through direct chemical synthesis

5. What are the different types of therapeutic insulin?

• A) Long-acting and short-acting

• B) Rapid-acting and slow-acting

• C) Fixed-dose and variable-dose

• D) A + B

6. How are appropriate insulin doses determined for a patient?

• A) Based on the patient’s diet only

• B) By monitoring blood sugar levels regularly

• C) Using a fixed formula for all patients

• D) By combining insulin with other medications

7. What is the impact of insulin resistance on type 2 diabetes development?

• A) Increases insulin effectiveness

• B) Reduces glucose absorption by cells

• C) Prevents blood sugar levels from rising

• D) Eliminates the need for insulin therapy

8. How do factors like physical activity and diet affect insulin effectiveness?

• A) They reduce insulin requirements

• B) They increase insulin resistance

• C) They do not affect insulin at all

• D) They enhance insulin production in the pancreas