Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

What is the shape of the pancreas often compared to?

• A leaf

• A comma

• A bean

• A branch

What hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Somatostatin

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Which cells in the pancreas produce insulin?

• F cells

• Beta cells

• Alpha cells

• Delta cells

What is the main function of glucagon?

• To suppress appetite

• To digest fats

• To decrease blood glucose levels

• To increase blood glucose levels

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What is the role of insulin in the body?

• Lowering blood glucose levels

• Regulating blood pressure

• Stimulating glucose production

• Breaking down proteins

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What is the primary cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

• Excessive glucose intake

• Overproduction of insulin

• Autoimmune destruction of beta cells

• Destruction of alpha cells

What triggers the autoimmune response in Type 1 Diabetes?

• High sugar diet

• Vitamin D deficiency

• Genetic predisposition and environmental factors

• Physical injury to the pancreas

Which of the following is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes?

• Slow wound healing

• Hypoglycemia

• Polyuria

• Increased appetite without weight gain

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What percentage of Type 1 Diabetes patients are diagnosed with DKA at presentation?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 10%

How does the body react when blood glucose levels are too high?

• The liver stores more glucose

• The pancreas secretes more glucagon

• The kidneys filter out excess glucose

• Muscle cells absorb more glucose

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