Diabetes Part One Sharpe Flashcards
Which of the following are possible causes of diabetes mellitus? (Select All)
A. Decreased Insulin secretion
B. Decreased insulin sensitivity
C. Increased glucose utilization and storage
D. Decreased glucose production
E. Increased glucose production
A. Decreased Insulin secretion
B. Decreased insulin sensitivity
E. Increased glucose production
Chewing is an example of ____ digestion.
A. Mechanical
B. Chemical
A. Mechanical
What enzyme in the mouth and small intestine is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates?
A. 5a-Reductase
B. a-amylase
C. Lipase
D. Dehydrogenase
B. a-Amylase
Which of the following would NOTinfluence blood glucose response to food?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fiber
C. Preservatives
D. Soft drinks
C. Preservatives
What is the glycemic index?
A. The measure of the ability of food to decrease blood glucose
B. The measure of the ability of food to increase blood glucose
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
B. The measure of the ability of the food to raise blood glucose
Insulin is released in response to ___ blood glucose
A. Increasing
B. Decreasing
A. Increasing
Glucagon is released in response to ___ blood glucose and prevents ___.
A. Increased, Hyperglycemia
B. Increased, Hypoglycemia
C. Decreased, Hyperglycemia
D. Decreased, Hypoglycemia
D. Decreased, Hypoglycemia
The formation of glucose not from glycogen is known as____.
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Glycogenolysis
D. Glycogenesis
A. Gluconeogenesis
Gluco-glucose
Neo-new
Genesis-creation of
GlucoNeoGenesis: Creation of New Glucose
The formation of glucose from glycogen is known as ___
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Glycogenolysis
D. Glycogenesis
C. Glycogenolysis
Glycogeno-Glycogen (DO NOT CONFUSE WITH Gluco=glucose)
Lysis-The breakdown of
GlycogenoLysis= The breakdown of Glycogen (to form glucose)
The breakdown of glucose for energy is known as ___.
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Glycogenolysis
D. Glycogenesis
B. Glycolysis
The cycle of glucose breakdown in order to produce ATP
The formation of glycogen is known as ____
A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Glycogenolysis
D. Glycogenesis
D. Glycogenesis
Glyco=Glycogen
genesis= The creation of
GlycoGenesis=The creation of Glycogen
How is insulin released when fasting?
A. Pulsatile pattern
B. Continuous release
C. Insulin is never released during fasting
A. Pulsatile Pattern
How is insulin released in response to meals?
A. Constant amount is released despite size of meal
B. Release of insulin in response to meals is concentration-dependent. (more food= more insulin)
C. Small amount is released despite size of meal to prevent hypoglycemia
D. The majority of insulin is released before ingestion of a meal in order for the body to prepare itself.
B. Release of insulin in response to meals is concentration-dependent. (more food= more insulin)
Which of the following are actions of insulin at the liver? (Select All)
A. Increased glycogen synthesis
B. Increased Lipogenesis
C. Increased protein Formation
D. Increased Gluconeogenesis
E. Decreased Gluconeogenesis
A. Increased glycogen synthesis
B. Increased Lipogenesis
C. Increased protein Formation
E. Decreased Gluconeogenesis
Which of the following are actions of insulin at the Muscle? (Select All)
A. Decreased gluconeogenesis
B. Decreased glucose utilization
C. Increased uptake of glucose
D. Increased amino acid uptake (protein synthesis)
E. Increased glucose utilization
A, C, D, E
Remember that all of these processes are describing the build-up of something or the utilization of something, which is what insulin is meant to do.
