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 percent of Type 1 diabetics have:

A.	Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
B.	Mutation of the hepatic transcription factor on chromosome 12
C.	A defective glucokinase molecule due to a defective gene on chromosome 7p
D.	Mutation of the insulin promoter factor

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

A.	Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
B.	A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
C.	Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the post-prandial period
D.	Too much fat uptake in the intestine

____ 3. Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:

A.	Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions
B.	Post-prandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl
C.	Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions
D.	Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl

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

A.	Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI less than 25 kg/m₂
B.	Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
C.	Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
D.	Persons with pre-diabetes confirmed on at least two occasions

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