Chapter 33. Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 33. Diabetes Mellitus

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Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. Eighty-five to 90% of type 1 diabetics have:

1.	Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
2.	Mutation of the hepatic transcription factor on chromosome 12
3.	A defective glucokinase molecule due to a defective gene on chromosome 7p
4.	Mutation of the insulin promoter factor

____ 2. Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:

1.	Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
2.	A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
3.	Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the postprandial period
4.	Too much fat uptake in the intestine

____ 3. Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:

1.	Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions
2.	Postprandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl
3.	Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions
4.	Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl

____ 4. Routine screening of asymptomatic adults for diabetes is appropriate for:

1.	Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI of less than 25 kg/m²
2.	Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
3.	Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
4.	Persons with prediabetes confirmed on at least two occasions

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