United States Medical Licensing Examination v1.0 (USMLE)

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Insulin inhibits the release of _______.

  • A. Glucagon
  • B. ADH
  • C. Beta cells
  • D. Somatostatin


Answer : A

Which of the following is caused by insulin release?

  • A. Increased breakdown of fats
  • B. Increase breakdown of proteins
  • C. Decreased blood sugar
  • D. Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney


Answer : C

Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

  • A. TRUE
  • B. FALSE


Answer : B

As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.

  • A. TRUE
  • B. FALSE


Answer : B

Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.

  • A. TRUE
  • B. FALSE


Answer : A

Which of the following is not true about Type I DM?

  • A. May be linked to autoimmunity
  • B. Onset usually prior to age 20
  • C. Beta islet cells destroyed
  • D. Does not require insulin injections


Answer : D

Which of the following is not true about Type II DM?

  • A. Considered adult onset diabetes
  • B. Cause unknown may be due to genetics
  • C. Require insulin 80% of cases
  • D. May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin release


Answer : C

Which of the following is not an effect of diabetes?

  • A. Small vessel occlusion
  • B. Necrosis of extremities
  • C. Ketone Body production
  • D. Decreased fat metabolism


Answer : D

Which of the following is not an indicator of a hypoglycemic condition?

  • A. Fatigue
  • B. Poor appetite
  • C. Tachycardia
  • D. Confusion


Answer : B

Which of the following is not an adverse effect of oral hypoglycemics?

  • A. Hypoglycemia
  • B. Headache
  • C. Rashes
  • D. Projectile vomiting


Answer : D

Which of the following is not an adverse effect of glucagon?

  • A. Allergic reaction
  • B. Vomiting
  • C. Nausea
  • D. Fever


Answer : D

Which of the following drugs may be given as an immunosuppressant soon after onset of Type I Diabetes?

  • A. Torsemide
  • B. Cyclosporine
  • C. Clofibrate
  • D. Ceftriaxone


Answer : B

Which of the following is not considered an endocrine hormone?

  • A. Renin
  • B. Insulin
  • C. Glucagon
  • D. Somatostatin


Answer : A

What type of cells secrete glucagon?

  • A. Beta cells
  • B. Alpha cells
  • C. Plasma cells
  • D. Acinar cells


Answer : B

What type of cells secretes insulin?

  • A. Beta cells
  • B. Alpha cells
  • C. Plasma cells
  • D. Acinar cells


Answer : A

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