Question 1

In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatocytes of the liver. 
B)  insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. 
C)  neurotransmitters of the brain. 
D)  glomerulus cells of the kidney. 
A)  hepatocytes of the liver. 
B)  insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. 
C)  neurotransmitters of the brain. 
D)  glomerulus cells of the kidney. B

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  autoimmune disease 
B)  obesity 
C)  being prone to ketosis 
D)  the body fails to produce insulin 
A)  autoimmune disease 
B)  obesity 
C)  being prone to ketosis 
D)  the body fails to produce insulin B

Question 4

Insulin cannot be taken orally. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin is a protein and would be broken down by the human digestive tract if taken orally. 
B)  Oral insulin has been shown to lead to the development of severe peptic ulcers. 
C)  Oral insulin does not control blood glucose levels in a consistent manner and is therefore very unreliable. 
D)  Oral insulin takes too long to work in the body and is therefore ineffective in lowering blood glucose levels. 
A)  Insulin is a protein and would be broken down by the human digestive tract if taken orally. 
B)  Oral insulin has been shown to lead to the development of severe peptic ulcers. 
C)  Oral insulin does not control blood glucose levels in a consistent manner and is therefore very unreliable. 
D)  Oral insulin takes too long to work in the body and is therefore ineffective in lowering blood glucose levels.

Question 5

Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in the diet. 
B)  selecting carbohydrates that are rich in fibre. 
C)  drinking at least two alcoholic beverages each day. 
D)  reducing the amount of physical activity. 
A)  consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in the diet. 
B)  selecting carbohydrates that are rich in fibre. 
C)  drinking at least two alcoholic beverages each day. 
D)  reducing the amount of physical activity.

Question 6

Gestational diabetes can occur during

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy. 
B)  old age. 
C)  infancy. 
D)  childhood. 
A)  pregnancy. 
B)  old age. 
C)  infancy. 
D)  childhood.

Question 7

Approximately 9 million Canadians have diabetes. Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Eighty per cent of people with diabetes will die from

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic fatigues. 
B)  neuropathies. 
C)  infection. 
D)  heart disease and stroke. 
A)  chronic fatigues. 
B)  neuropathies. 
C)  infection. 
D)  heart disease and stroke.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity. 
B)  Therapy typically is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications. 
C)  It has been diagnosed only in individuals over the age of 20. 
D)  Because individuals do not produce any insulin, treatment always involves insulin therapy. 
A)  Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity. 
B)  Therapy typically is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications. 
C)  It has been diagnosed only in individuals over the age of 20. 
D)  Because individuals do not produce any insulin, treatment always involves insulin therapy.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  insulin insensitivity 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  autoimmune disease 
A)  obesity 
B)  insulin insensitivity 
C)  sedentary lifestyle 
D)  autoimmune disease

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  unhealthful levels of blood lipids and blood glucose 
D)  waist circumference in women greater than 35 inches 
A)  hypertension 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  unhealthful levels of blood lipids and blood glucose 
D)  waist circumference in women greater than 35 inches

Question 12

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A sign of having prediabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas. 
B)  an impaired fasting glucose. 
C)  cardiovascular disease. 
D)  osteoporosis. 
A)  destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas. 
B)  an impaired fasting glucose. 
C)  cardiovascular disease. 
D)  osteoporosis.

Question 14

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins 
B)  protein 
C)  glucose 
D)  fat 
A)  vitamins 
B)  protein 
C)  glucose 
D)  fat

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Insulin therapy can be administered by an oral medication or by injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moderate weight loss can reduce or eliminate symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Alcohol consumption can result in hypoglycemia for people with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the

Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

Insulin cannot be taken orally. Why?

Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes

Gestational diabetes can occur during

Approximately 9 million Canadians have diabetes. Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

Eighty per cent of people with diabetes will die from

Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?

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

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and adolescents.

A sign of having prediabetes is

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of the following?

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

Insulin therapy can be administered by an oral medication or by injection.

Moderate weight loss can reduce or eliminate symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes.

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

Alcohol consumption can result in hypoglycemia for people with diabetes.

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