WorksheetsDr. Gupta Endocrine exam 2
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
-Formation of glycerol
-Formation of fatty acids (↑ various enzymes)
-glycerol + fatty acids = triglycerides
-Increased expression of lipoprotein lipases
-Adipose tissue deposits
Lipogenesis
Glycogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
When does excretion of glucose in the urine occur?
blood glucose levels high
blood glucose levels low
Produce in pancreatic B cell
INsulin
Glucagon
What happens in the secretion of insulin when there is absence of glucose?
In resting b cell, ATP is low, ADP is high
K+ diffuses out through the K+/ATP channel
Glucose metabolism raises ATP concentration
K+ conductance causes depolarization
What happens in the secretion of insulin when there is presence of glucose?
•Glucose metabolism raises ATP concentration
•Voltage-gated Ca2+ channel activated
•Ca2+ mediates insulin secretion
•Intracellular potential is hyperpolarized (-)
GLUT4 promotes glucose intake in :
muscles
Brain
Lumen
adipose cells
Which of the following is polypeptide synthesized by pancreatic α-cells and counterbalances insulin action?
Glucagon
Insulin
Glucagon is catabolic and released when plasma glucose levels are low.
True
False
Which of the following are the action of glucagon?
•Mobilizes glucose, fat, and protein storages
•Lipolysis
•Gluconeogenesis & glycogenolysis
Where is produce Incretins?
GI tract
Muscles
Mouth
Liver
What are the function of incretins?
increases insulin secretion
Suppresses glucagon secretion
Decrease blood glucose
Increase blood glucose
Diabetes that starts during adolescence or early adulthood and occurs due to the destruction of beta cells. (several months to years)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
HLA-DR is an MHC class II cell surface receptor encoded by the human leukocyte antigen complex
True
False
What are the effects of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
•Low insulin levels cause reduction in glucose intake by cells
•Increased glucose synthesis
•Increased glycogen breakdown
Which of the following drugs can be called as weight neutral?
DPP4 INHIBITORS
AMYLIN ANALOGUES
GLP-1 AGONIST
SHORT-ACTING insulin products include lispro, aspart, glargine and regular insulins.
True
False
Incretins (GLP-1 and GIP) are a group of gastric hormones that increases insulin and decreases glucagon levels.
True
False
Pramlintide and exenatide are parenterally active peptides that cannot be given orally.
True
False
Vigorous shaking of insulin vials can be break insulin crystals and can alterl the pharmacokinetics of the drug.
True
False
Which of the following is least likely to cause hypoglycemia?
Rosiglitazone
Detemir insulin
Amylin
Glimepiride
Cyanide group present in which of the following drugs increase it's half-life?
Chlorpropamide
Alogliptin
Albiglutide
Exenatide
Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Decrease plasma bicarbonate levels
Decreased ketone levels causing acidosis
High levels of acetoacetic acid and B-hydroxybutyric acid
High glucose
A patient on alpha-glucosidase inhibitor is experiencing hypoglycemia. What should NOT be given?
Soft drinks
Glucose tablets
Milk
Fruit juice
Which of the following is NOT an important consideration with glimepiride?
Elderly population
Hypoglycemia
Use for weight loss
Sulfonamide allergies
Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding second generation sulfonylureas? [When compared with first generation drugs]
Decreased dose
Greater risk of hypoglycemia
Increase duration of action
Bulky substitutions
Depolarization of beta cells in pancreas leads to
Glucagon secretion
Insulin secretion
Hyperpolarization
Potassium efflux
Which of the following is INACTIVATED by insulin?
Lipase
Glycogen synthesis
Protein synthesis
Growth promoting genes
Which of the following is NOT secreted by pancreatic cells?
Glucagon
Insulin
Amylin
GLP-1
Which os the following is NOT a complication os diabetes?
Hypoglycemia
Peripheral neropathy
Slow healing of feet wounds
Cognitive impairment
All of the following amino acids residues in insulin can be modified EXCEPT
GlyB23
AspA21
ProB28
ThiB30
Different insulin formulation have different efficacy as well as pharmacokinetics.
True
False
Which of the following GLUT receptor types promotes uptake in fat cells?
Glut 1
Glut 2
Glut 4
Glut 5
Increade glucose leads to PARP activation, which in turn inactivates Protein Kinase C.
True
False
Which of the following causes fruity scent (like nail polish remover) type smell in patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
Acetone
Plasma bicarbonate
Acetoacetic acid
Beta-hydroxybutyric acid
Which of the following GLP-1 agonists has the longest half-life?
Semaglutide (ozempic)
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Liraglutide (Victoza)
Exenatide (Byetta)
Chronic disease (may go undetected for years) with
increased risk of CV disease (with low HDL & high TG).
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
-Insulin resistance in tissues
-Tissues require higher levels of insulin
-Beta cells compensate by producing more
Type 2 diabetes
Stage I
Type 2 diabetes
Stage II
* Some decline (some age related) in pancreatic beta cells
•Decreased rate of beta cell renewal
•Apoptosis of beta cells
•Beta cells cannot keep up with increased insulin demand
•Beta cells are “exhausted”
•Hyperglycemia
Type 2 diabetes
Stage I
Type 2 diabetes
Stage II
When Protein Kinace C activation ↓ Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and ↑ Endothelein-1 (ET-1) what pathology occurs?
Blood flow abnormalities
Vascular permeability and angiogenesis
Capillary occlusion
Pro inflammatory gene expression
When Protein Kinace C activation ↑ VEGF what pathology occurs?
Vascular permeability and angiogenesis
Capillary occlusion
↓ Fibrinolysis and vascular occlusion
Increased reactive oxygen species and multiple effects
When Protein Kinace C activation ↑ Collagen and ↑ Fibrinonectin what pathology occurs?
Capillary occlusion
↓ Fibrinolysis and vascular occlusion
Vascular permeability and angiogenesis
Blood flow abnormalities
What are the major complications of diabetes?
Cataracts and glaucoma
Nephropathy
Neuropathy
Coronary heart disease
increase risk of stroke
What is the protective mechanism in case of starvation in Diabetic ketoacidosis?
Acetyl CoA
CAC
Energy
In Diabetic ketoacidosis the absence of insulin cause
release of free fatty acids by liver
excretion of glucose by kidney
release of free fatty acids by pancreas
DKA is characterized by
High glucose (>250mg/dL)
Arterial pH <7.2 (acidic)
Low ketones
increase CO2
Bicarbonate helps in buffering effect but not sufficient to neutralize acid pH in Diabetic ketoacidosis
True
False
Lipotoxicity is a metabolic syndrome that results from the accumulation of lipid intermediates in non-adipose tissue, leading to cellular dysfunction and death.
True
False
Which tissue are affected in lipotoxicity?
Kidney & liver
Heart & skeletal muscle
Neural & Brain
What anti-diabetic drugs are peptides (parenterally active)?
Insulin
Amylin antagonist
GLP-1 Antagonist
SGLT2
What anti-diabetic drugs are non-peptides (orally active)?
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4Is)
Substituted Benzoic Acids
α-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Biguanides
GLP-1 agonist
Insulin product cointain two peptide chains connected by disulfide linkages and one disulfide linkage within chain A
True
False
Which of the following of amino acid residues in the insulin product can be modified?
ProB28
LysB29
ThrB30
PheB25
Short acting insulin begins working in 15 min and peaks in 1-2 hours (30-90min)
Regular Human
Synthetic
Which of the following are fast acting insulin
begins working in 5 min and peaks in 1 hour?
Lispro
Aspart
Glulisine
Fiasp
Which of the following are Insulin aspart with addition of niacinamide (vitamin B3) which helps in faster absorption?
Aspart
Fiasp
Glulisine
Lispro
Which of the following amino acids addition prevents dimer formation and acts as stabilizing agent?
L-arginine
L-Threonine
L-alanine
L-valine
Which of the following is an ultra rapid-acting inhaled insulin?
Afrezza
Degludec
Detemir
Glargine
Which of the following is myristic acid, binds to albumin, released slowly and is ultra long-acting, DOA upto 42 h?
Degludec
Detemir
Lispro
Aspart
What is the Chemical Modifications present in Glargine long acting insulin ?
A21Asn -> Gly
Addition of ArgB31 and Arg B32
B30Thr removed
Addition of C-14 FA to B29Lys
B30Thr removed, C-16 FA to B29
What is the Chemical Modifications present in Detemir long acting insulin ?
A21Asn -> Gly
Addition of ArgB31 and Arg B32
B30Thr removed
Addition of C-14 FA to B29Lys
B30Thr removed, C-16 FA to B29
What is the Chemical Modifications present in Degludec long acting insulin ?
A21Asn -> Gly
Addition of ArgB31 and Arg B32
B30Thr removed
Addition of C-14 FA to B29Lys
B30Thr removed, C-16 FA to B29
Insulin product contain considerations for storage.
What is the ph of deamidation of Asn A21?
pH 2-3
pH 7
pH 8
Insulin product contain considerations for storage.
What is the ph of deamidation of Asn B3?
Neutral pH
pH 7
pH 2-3
pH 8-9
Insulin forms fibrils at high temperatures when exposed to hydrophobic environment
True
False
For storage in the liver
Glycogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
Lipogenesis
