The Discovery of Insulin

What was the primary goal of James Collip's team in developing insulin?

• To develop a treatment for obesity

• To improve general health in adults

• To save thousands of children with diabetes

• To create a new type of hormone

What was the only treatment available for diabetes before the discovery of insulin?

• Insulin injections

• Starvation diets

• Herbal remedies

• Surgical procedures

What was Dr. Frederick Banting's profession before he proposed the insulin experiment?

• A pharmacist

• A general practitioner

• A military surgeon

• A researcher

What was the main challenge faced by Banting and his team during their experiments?

• Lack of funding and resources

• Inability to find test subjects

• Difficulty in obtaining insulin samples

• Opposition from the medical community

What was the outcome of Leonard Thompson's first insulin injection?

• Severe allergic reaction

• No significant change

• Complete recovery

• Immediate improvement

How did James Collip contribute to the success of the insulin trials?

• By conducting human trials

• By purifying the insulin extract

• By discovering insulin

• By funding the research

What decision did Banting, Macleod, Best, and Collip make regarding the patenting of insulin?

• They patented it for profit

• They sold it to a pharmaceutical company

• They decided not to patent it

• They patented it for research purposes

What was one of the modern implications of the discovery of insulin?

• Diabetes has been eradicated

• Insulin is no longer used in treatment

• Diabetes management has improved significantly

• Diabetes is now a curable disease

What was a major factor contributing to the rise of diabetes among children today?

• Genetic mutations

• Obesity crisis

• Lack of medical facilities

• Increased sugar consumption

What was the relationship between Banting and Macleod during the research process?

• They were close collaborators

• They had a harmonious partnership

• They had frequent disagreements

• They worked independently