Which of the following is not a parameter used to diagnose DM?
a. casual plasma glucose concentration
b. fasting plasma glucose
c. oral glucose tolerance test
d. hemoglobin A1c
Q. 2People with type 1 diabetes mellitus need insulin because they:
a. have become insulin resistant.
b. have developed hyperinsulinemia.
c. no longer synthesize insulin.
d. digest insulin with GI enzymes.
Q. 3Most cases of hyporesponsiveness in endocrine disorders are caused by:
a. lack or deficiency of hormone receptors on the target cells.
b. lack or deficiency of hormones.
c. lack or deficiency of cofactors or coenzymes.
d. excess production of hormones.
Q. 4All of the following hormones are responsible for stimulating lipolysis except:
a. glucagon.
b. insulin.
c. growth hormone.
d. cortisol.
Q. 5Glucagon promotes the degradation of _____ to _____.
a. glycogen, glucose
b. glucose, glycogen
c. glycogen, glycerol
d. glycerol, glucose
Q. 6Which of the following is dependent on insulin for transportation of glucose?
a. brain
b. liver
c. working muscles
d. adipose tissues
Q. 7Which of the following statements is true?
a. Insulin is an anabolic hormone.
b. Insulin stimulates lipolysis.
c. Insulin is not necessary for protein metabolism.
d. Insulin stimulates gluconeogenesis.
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