Question 1

The body responds to elevated levels of blood glucose by signaling the alpha cells of the pancreas to produce additional insulin.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​It is generally recommended that individuals with type 1 diabetes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​limit intake of complex carbohydrates 
B) limit intake of added sugars 
C) eliminate sugar 
D) limit intake of brightly colored fruits 
E) ​decrease intake of dairy products 
A) ​limit intake of complex carbohydrates 
B) limit intake of added sugars 
C) eliminate sugar 
D) limit intake of brightly colored fruits 
E) ​decrease intake of dairy products

Question 3

In the long run,diabetes could contribute to the loss of limbs due to poor circulation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​chronic inflammation

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
J) 	disorder resulting from abnormally low blood glucose levels
K) 	disease initiated by the destruction of the body’s own cells by components of the immune system that mistakenly recognize the cells as harmful
L) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose level is raised by a given amount of a carbohydrate-containing food
M) 	diabetes first discovered during pregnancy
N) 	measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of an amount of food that contains 50 grams of carbohydrate compared to 50 grams of glucose
O) 	low-grade inflammation that lasts weeks, months, or years
P) 	term used to describe the close relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes
Q) 	reduces blood glucose levels after meals

Question 5

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​hemoglobin A1c

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 6

​Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can be reversed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Weight gain is a symptom associated with high blood glucose levels.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​prediabetes

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy 
A) inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks,months,or years 
B) liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function 
C) illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health,family and social relations,and job performance 
D) condition characterized by mental confusion,vomiting,seizures,slow or irregular breathing,and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption 
E) condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver
F)process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast
G)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
H)old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids
I)used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Question 9

Gestational diabetes often disappears after delivery.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Worldwide rates of type 1 diabetes are on the rise.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed when fasting levels of blood glucose are ≥ _____ mg/dL.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​100 
B) 126 
C) 137 
D) 145​ 
E) ​150 
A) ​100 
B) 126 
C) 137 
D) 145​ 
E) ​150

Question 12

Hypoglycemia is abnormally high blood glucose levels caused by low levels of insulin production.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

​Gestational diabetes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​is likely caused by the same environmental factors as type 1 diabetes 
B) is decreasing is many countries 
C) can often be controlled with an individualized diet and exercise plan 
D) often causes type 2 diabetes after delivery 
E) ​often requires daily insulin injections for treatment 
A) ​is likely caused by the same environmental factors as type 1 diabetes 
B) is decreasing is many countries 
C) can often be controlled with an individualized diet and exercise plan 
D) often causes type 2 diabetes after delivery 
E) ​often requires daily insulin injections for treatment

Question 14

Sugar and sweetened foods should be eliminated from the diet of those with type 1 diabetes.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Fatty liver disease _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​occurs in people of all weight statuses 
B) is more likely to occur in women 
C) is associated with diets low in fat soluble vitamins 
D) is associated with diets high in eggs,red meat,and dairy products 
E) ​is irreversible 
A) ​occurs in people of all weight statuses 
B) is more likely to occur in women 
C) is associated with diets low in fat soluble vitamins 
D) is associated with diets high in eggs,red meat,and dairy products 
E) ​is irreversible

Question 16

​Increased blood levels of triglycerides promote the development of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​hypoglycemia 
B) fatty liver disease 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) gestational diabetes 
E) ​nerve damage 
A) ​hypoglycemia 
B) fatty liver disease 
C) type 1 diabetes 
D) gestational diabetes 
E) ​nerve damage

Question 17

Type 2 diabetes _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​accounts for 10% of all diabetes cases 
B) is an autoimmune disorder 
C) usually begins with insulin resistance 
D) is more likely to occur in Northern Europeans than in Native Americans 
E) ​is most likely to occur in active people 
A) ​accounts for 10% of all diabetes cases 
B) is an autoimmune disorder 
C) usually begins with insulin resistance 
D) is more likely to occur in Northern Europeans than in Native Americans 
E) ​is most likely to occur in active people

Question 18

​The target generally set for the duration of physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes is _____ minutes per week or _____ minutes per day.

Accepted Answer

A) ​35; 5 
B) 70; 10 
C) 105; 15 
D) 150; 21 
E) ​175; 25 
A) ​35; 5 
B) 70; 10 
C) 105; 15 
D) 150; 21 
E) ​175; 25

Question 19

Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child,a girl,in a few months.Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her.Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life,but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant.Tamara was recently tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels.
Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4.He monitors his blood glucose levels several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood glucose.Martin has always been a healthy weight,but he does not exercise regularly.His dietary habits also need to be improved to help manage his blood glucose levels.Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems
-Tamara's family is at an increased risk of _____ due to their incidence of type 2 diabetes.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​heart disease 
B) cancer 
C) osteoporosis​ 
D) Alzheimer's disease 
E) ​arthritis 
A) ​heart disease 
B) cancer 
C) osteoporosis​ 
D) Alzheimer's disease 
E) ​arthritis

Question 20

​In all cases of diabetes,the central problem is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​hypoglycemia 
B) inadequate vitamin D intake 
C) hardening of the arteries 
D) a sedentary lifestyle 
E) ​elevated blood glucose levels 
A) ​hypoglycemia 
B) inadequate vitamin D intake 
C) hardening of the arteries 
D) a sedentary lifestyle 
E) ​elevated blood glucose levels

Exam 13: Diabetes Now

The body responds to elevated levels of blood glucose by signaling the alpha cells of the pancreas to produce additional insulin.​

​It is generally recommended that individuals with type 1 diabetes _____.

In the long run,diabetes could contribute to the loss of limbs due to poor circulation.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​chronic inflammation

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​hemoglobin A1c

​Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can be reversed.

Weight gain is a symptom associated with high blood glucose levels.​

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -​prediabetes

Gestational diabetes often disappears after delivery.​

Worldwide rates of type 1 diabetes are on the rise.​

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed when fasting levels of blood glucose are ≥ _____ mg/dL.​

Hypoglycemia is abnormally high blood glucose levels caused by low levels of insulin production.​

​Gestational diabetes _____.

Sugar and sweetened foods should be eliminated from the diet of those with type 1 diabetes.​

​Fatty liver disease _____.

​Increased blood levels of triglycerides promote the development of _____.

Type 2 diabetes _____.​

​The target generally set for the duration of physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes is _____ minutes per week or _____ minutes per day.

​In all cases of diabetes,the central problem is _____.

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Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

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The body responds to elevated levels of blood glucose by signaling the alpha cells of the pancreas to produce additional insulin.

It is generally recommended that individuals with type 1 diabetes _____.

In the long run,diabetes could contribute to the loss of limbs due to poor circulation.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -chronic inflammation

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -hemoglobin A1c

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can be reversed.

Weight gain is a symptom associated with high blood glucose levels.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -prediabetes

Gestational diabetes often disappears after delivery.

Worldwide rates of type 1 diabetes are on the rise.

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed when fasting levels of blood glucose are ≥ _____ mg/dL.

Hypoglycemia is abnormally high blood glucose levels caused by low levels of insulin production.

Gestational diabetes _____.

Sugar and sweetened foods should be eliminated from the diet of those with type 1 diabetes.

Fatty liver disease _____.

Increased blood levels of triglycerides promote the development of _____.

Type 2 diabetes _____.

The target generally set for the duration of physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes is _ minutes per week or _ minutes per day.

In all cases of diabetes,the central problem is _____.