Pancreatic Function

Question 1

What Exocrine Function Enzymes does the Pancreas Produce

Answer 1

Lipase, Amylase, Trypsin

Question 2

What Endocrine Function Hormones does the Pancreas secrete

Answer 2

Insulin, Glucagon

Question 3

What is Lipase Amylase and Trypsin secreted into by the Pancreas

Answer 3

Duodenum for digestion

Question 4

What is a common cause of Hyperglycemia?

Answer 4

Diabetes Melltus

Question 5

What causes hyperglycemia from insulin antagonism?

Answer 5

Obesity and corticosteroid use

Question 6

What are three factors that could cause hypoglycemia?

Answer 6

1. Severe Liver disease
2. Nutrient Malabsorption
3. Sample handling error

Question 7

Blood Glucose sample

Answer 7

Use glucose oxidase
8-12 hour fast
Serum/ plasma/ whole blood

Question 8

What is the term for when blood glucose levels exceed the renal threshold for absorption and spill over into the urine?

Answer 8

Glucosuria

Question 9

Hyperglycemia + Glucosuria =

Answer 9

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 10

When testing the urine for glucose, use Reagent Sticks specific for measuring Glucose. Can you name one?

Answer 10

Clinistix or Chemstrip

(Contain Oxidase, Peroxidase, and a Color Indicator)

Question 11

Urine Sample Requirements for Testing for Urine Glucose…..

Answer 11

• Freshly Voided, midstream sample
• Catheterized or Cystocentesis sample
• First Morning urine preferred
  (higher specific gravity)

Question 12

There are many things that can cause a False Positive for Glucose in a Urine Sample. Can you name any?

Answer 12

1. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
2. Morphine
3. Salicylates
4. Penicillin
5. Tetracycline
6. IV Fluids containing Glucose
7. General Anesthetics