Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetes mellitus is a problem with __________________ metabolism.

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Vitamin

• Electrolyte

The most common type of diabetes is:

• Type 1.5

• Gestational

• Type 2

• Type 1

In Type (a)   diabetes, there is some insulin produced, but either not enough, the cells don't know how to use it, or both.

Glucose is needed for energy in the cells.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Insulin is the key which opens the receptor sites, or "door" to the ______ ________ of the cell. (hint: 2 words)

(a)  

This type of diabetes is the kind developed when pregnant and may lead to cells which are less responsive to insulin.

• Type 1

• Type 1.5

• Type 2

• Gestational

Insulin is considered a/an:

• Electrolyte

• Fluid

• Hormone

• Plasma

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

• True

• False

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

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

• True

• False