Insulin Quiz

What is the primary function of insulin?

• To produce glucose

• To break down proteins

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To increase blood sugar levels

Where is insulin produced in the body?

• In the pancreas

• In the stomach

• In the liver

• In the kidneys

What type of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of beta cells?

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Gestational Diabetes

• Hyperinsulinemia

• Type 1 Diabetes

What happens to blood sugar levels after eating when insulin is released?

• They remain the same

• They increase

• They decrease

• They fluctuate wildly

Which of the following is a condition of insulin resistance?

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Glycogen storage disease

• Hypoglycemia

• Type 1 Diabetes

What is hyperinsulinemia?

• Excessive insulin secretion

• Insulin sensitivity

• Normal insulin levels

• Low insulin production

What role does insulin play in fat metabolism?

• Promotes fat breakdown

• Reduces fat storage

• Promotes fat storage

• Has no effect on fat

Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin?

• Delta cells

• Beta cells

• Gamma cells

• Alpha cells

What is the primary medical use of insulin?

• To treat obesity

• To treat heart disease

• To treat diabetes

• To treat high blood pressure

What is glycogen?

• A type of protein

• A form of stored glucose

• A type of fat

• A hormone