DIABETES MELLITUS

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

By Dipisha Patel

Multiple Choice

The brain cells need insulin to open their “door” to allow glucose to enter in.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A hormone utilized by the body to cause breakdown of glycogen stores to useable glucose is:

• Glycol

• Glycogen

• Glucagon

• Glucose

Multiple Choice

Insulin resistance means that the _________ on the plasma membrane fail to recognize insulin and do not open the channels or “doors” to allow glucose in.

• Receptors

• Nucleus

• Protein

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Multiple Choice

Glycogenesis is the breakdown of glycogen stores into useable glucose molecules for the cells.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Insulin is considered a/an:

• Electrolyte

• Fluid

• Hormone

• Plasma