Ch 6 Test Retake Quesy

Question 1

Glucose is a simple 6 carbon sugar that

Answer 1

All cells and tissues require for life-giving energy

Question 2

Insulin is a hormone produced in the

Answer 2

Pancreas

Question 3

Insulin has what effect on the level of plasma glucose

Answer 3

Reduces plasma glucose

Question 4

Glucagon has what effect on the level of plasma glucose

Answer 4

Increases plasma glucose

Question 5

This term refers to a stored form of glucose found in the muscles and liver

Answer 5

Glycogen

Question 6

What is the term used to describe an elevated blood glucose levels

Answer 6

Hyperglycemia

Question 7

What is the term used to describe a low blood glucose level

Answer 7

Hypoglycemia

Question 8

Glucose levels in the blood must be maintained within a homeostatic range of

Answer 8

70-100 mg/dL

Question 9

The ADA recommends the Hgb A1c as the best test to determine whether a patient’s blood sugar level has been under control during the previous

Answer 9

2-3 months

Question 10

Controlled diabetics should have expected Hgb A1c results within this reference range

Answer 10

6-8%

Question 11

Diabetic patients are able to use these in home-monitoring of their daily blood sugar values

Answer 11

Handheld glucose meter