QMA Insulin Understanding Diabetes and Insulin 2

Question 1

Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

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Liver

Answer

Kidneys

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Adrenal glands

Question 2

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune destruction of beta cells

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Insulin resistance in body cells

Answer

Excess insulin production

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Gradual onset in adulthood

Question 3

What is the primary role of insulin in glucose metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Facilitates glucose uptake into cells

Answer

Breaks down glycogen into glucose

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Stimulates glucose release from the liver

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Inhibits glucose absorption in the intestine

Question 4

A resident with Type 2 diabetes has lost significant weight and now requires insulin. What most likely explains this change?

Accepted Answer

Their beta cells have become exhausted over time

Answer

Their diet has improved significantly

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Weight loss always triggers insulin dependence

Answer

Their insulin resistance has resolved

Question 5

Glucagon, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas, has which effect on blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

Raises blood glucose by stimulating glycogen breakdown

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Lowers blood glucose by storing it as fat

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Prevents glucose from entering the bloodstream

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Has no effect on blood glucose levels

Question 6

Which statement about gestational diabetes is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life for the mother

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It always resolves immediately after delivery with no future risk

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It only affects the mother and not the baby

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It is caused by an autoimmune response

Question 7

What does the A1C test measure in a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months

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Current fasting blood glucose level

Answer

Insulin production capacity of the pancreas

Answer

Presence of ketones in the urine