Ch 6 Test Retake Quesy Flashcards

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Glucose is a simple 6 carbon sugar that

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All cells and tissues require for life-giving energy

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2
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Insulin is a hormone produced in the

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Pancreas

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3
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Insulin has what effect on the level of plasma glucose

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Reduces plasma glucose

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4
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Glucagon has what effect on the level of plasma glucose

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Increases plasma glucose

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5
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This term refers to a stored form of glucose found in the muscles and liver

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Glycogen

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6
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What is the term used to describe an elevated blood glucose levels

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Hyperglycemia

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7
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What is the term used to describe a low blood glucose level

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Hypoglycemia

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8
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Glucose levels in the blood must be maintained within a homeostatic range of

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70-100 mg/dL

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9
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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

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2-3 months

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10
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Controlled diabetics should have expected Hgb A1c results within this reference range

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6-8%

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11
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Diabetic patients are able to use these in home-monitoring of their daily blood sugar values

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Handheld glucose meter

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