Summer 14

Question 0

Glucagon…
A. Stimulates release of glucose from the liver
B. Provides glucose for insulin to move into muscles before ingested food is digested
C. Stimulates insulin secretion
D. All of these

Answer 0

D. All of these

Question 1

In the prediabetic stage of diabetes mellitus type one, a person is likely to experience…
A. Hyperinsulinemia
B. Antibodies against pancreatic beta cells
C. Polycystic ovarian disease
D. Unexpected weight gain

Answer 1

B. Antibodies against pancreatic beta cells

Question 2

In the prediabetic stage of diabetes mellitus type two, a person is likely to experience…
A. Hyperinsulinemia
B. Increased energy
C. Antibodies against pancreatic beta cells
D. Rapid unexplained loss of weight

Answer 2

A. Hyperinsulinemia

Question 3

Which statement about pancreatic somatostatin is false?
A. Pancreatic somatostatin prevents wild swings of blood levels of insulin, glucagon, and glucose
B. Pancreatic somatostatin suppresses the secretion of both insulin and glucagon
C. Pancreatic somatostatin suppresses the secretion of growth hormone
D. Pancreatic somatostatin secretion is stimulated by increased levels of nutrients in the blood and gastrointestinal hormones

Answer 3

C. Pancreatic somatostatin suppresses the secretion of growth hormone

Question 4

Hyperinsulinemia can cause…
A. Increased androgen production by the ovary
B. Coma and death at very high levels of insulin
C. Neural malfunctions
D. All of the above

Answer 4

D. All of the above

Question 5

A chiropractic adjustment might improve a person with diabetes mellitus ability to control blood glucose levels if the adjustment lead to...
A. Increased secretion of epinephrine
B. Increased secretion of norepinephrine
C. Decreased secretion of cortisol
D. All of these

Answer 5

C. Decreased secretion of cortisol

Question 6

Calcitriol synthesis from cholesterol requires the actions of...
A. The liver
B. UV light on ski 
C. The kidney 
D. All of these

Answer 6

D. All of these

Question 7

Demineralized bone and shatter one broken, abdominal cramps, mental depression, and kidney stones are all symptoms of...
A. Excessive calcitonin
B. Hyperparathyroidism
C. Inadequate vitamin D3
D. Osteoporosis

Answer 7

B. Hyperparathyroidism

Question 8

Osteoporosis can be a result of
A. Alcoholism
B. In adequate protein in the diet
C. Excessive phosphate in the diet
D. Lack of exercise
E. All of these

Answer 8

E. All of these