Question 1

Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  spleen. 
A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  gallbladder. 
D)  spleen. B

Question 2

Type 1 diabetes destroys the

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon-producing alpha cells of the pancreas. 
B)  insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  neurotransmitters of the brain. 
D)  cells of the pancreatic duct. 
A)  glucagon-producing alpha cells of the pancreas. 
B)  insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  neurotransmitters of the brain. 
D)  cells of the pancreatic duct. B

Question 3

Losing as little as 10 to 30 pounds can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Joey is 22 years old and is about 20 pounds overweight.He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.Since then,he has been unable to lose weight and his blood glucose levels have not fallen.Which of the following is his physician MOST likely to recommend next?

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in his diet 
B)  use of the prescription drug metformin 
C)  daily insulin injections 
D)  weight-loss surgery 
A)  consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in his diet 
B)  use of the prescription drug metformin 
C)  daily insulin injections 
D)  weight-loss surgery

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated blood pressure 
B)  sedentary lifestyle 
C)  elevated blood glucose 
D)  abdominal obesity 
A)  elevated blood pressure 
B)  sedentary lifestyle 
C)  elevated blood glucose 
D)  abdominal obesity

Question 6

Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 
B)  type 2 
C)  gestational 
D)  juvenile 
A)  type 1 
B)  type 2 
C)  gestational 
D)  juvenile

Question 7

Impaired fasting glucose is also known as prediabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Type 2 diabetes shares many of the same symptoms as type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of the American population has some form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2% 
B)  4-5% 
C)  9-10% 
D)  14-15% 
A)  1-2% 
B)  4-5% 
C)  9-10% 
D)  14-15%

Question 11

An A1C test result of 7% suggests which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  normal blood glucose regulation 
B)  impaired fasting glucose 
C)  prediabetes 
D)  diabetes 
A)  normal blood glucose regulation 
B)  impaired fasting glucose 
C)  prediabetes 
D)  diabetes

Question 12

Weight-loss surgery may be recommended for people with uncontrolled diabetes who are severely obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  kidney failure 
C)  cardiovascular disease 
D)  blindness 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  kidney failure 
C)  cardiovascular disease 
D)  blindness

Question 14

Which of the following is associated with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of any symptoms 
B)  obesity 
C)  being prone to ketosis 
D)  constant hunger 
A)  lack of any symptoms 
B)  obesity 
C)  being prone to ketosis 
D)  constant hunger

Question 15

Which of the following is a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  pain or burning on urination 
B)  oily skin 
C)  tingling in the hands or feet 
D)  loss of appetite 
A)  pain or burning on urination 
B)  oily skin 
C)  tingling in the hands or feet 
D)  loss of appetite

Question 16

When two or more tests of fasting plasma glucose fall within the values 100-125 mg/dL,the individual will likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetic ketoacidosis. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  prediabetes. 
D)  normal blood glucose regulation. 
A)  diabetic ketoacidosis. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  prediabetes. 
D)  normal blood glucose regulation.

Question 17

Which of the following strategies has been associated in recent research with a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate caffeine consumption 
B)  consumption of insulin-containing dietary supplements 
C)  increased intake of processed carbohydrates 
D)  reduced intake of red meat 
A)  moderate caffeine consumption 
B)  consumption of insulin-containing dietary supplements 
C)  increased intake of processed carbohydrates 
D)  reduced intake of red meat

Question 18

In obese people,lipid deposits in muscle,liver,and pancreatic beta cells increases their sensitivity to insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Diabetes is more common in Caucasians than in other ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Diabetes is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Diabetes

Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the

Type 1 diabetes destroys the

Losing as little as 10 to 30 pounds can reduce or eliminate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Joey is 22 years old and is about 20 pounds overweight.He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.Since then,he has been unable to lose weight and his blood glucose levels have not fallen.Which of the following is his physician MOST likely to recommend next?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

Impaired fasting glucose is also known as prediabetes.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.

Type 2 diabetes shares many of the same symptoms as type 1 diabetes.

Approximately what percentage of the American population has some form of diabetes?

An A1C test result of 7% suggests which of the following?

Weight-loss surgery may be recommended for people with uncontrolled diabetes who are severely obese.

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?

Which of the following is associated with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes?

Which of the following is a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

When two or more tests of fasting plasma glucose fall within the values 100-125 mg/dL,the individual will likely be diagnosed with

Which of the following strategies has been associated in recent research with a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes?

In obese people,lipid deposits in muscle,liver,and pancreatic beta cells increases their sensitivity to insulin.

Diabetes is more common in Caucasians than in other ethnic groups.

Diabetes is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States.

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