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Portage Pathophysiology
Module 9 Exam With Verified
Solutions 2026
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. - correct-answer - false (glycogen
formation)
T/F: When the body is in starvation mode, it breaks down fat into ketones. -
correct-answer - true
T/F: Most hormones are controlled through positive feedback. - correct-answer -
false (negative feedback)
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Type 2 diabetics can improve hyperglycemia with weight loss. - correct-answer -
true
Diabetes can be diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar, 2-hour oral glucose tolerance
test, or hemoglobin A1C. - correct-answer - true
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them? - correct-answer - (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they
need to control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total
body weight has been shown to improve glucose control. (2) Hypertension and
hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening with a serum lipid panel.
Portage Pathophysiology
Module 9 Exam With Verified
Solutions 2026
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. - correct-answer - false (glycogen
formation)
T/F: When the body is in starvation mode, it breaks down fat into ketones. -
correct-answer - true
T/F: Most hormones are controlled through positive feedback. - correct-answer -
false (negative feedback)
, 2|Page
Type 2 diabetics can improve hyperglycemia with weight loss. - correct-answer -
true
Diabetes can be diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar, 2-hour oral glucose tolerance
test, or hemoglobin A1C. - correct-answer - true
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them? - correct-answer - (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they
need to control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total
body weight has been shown to improve glucose control. (2) Hypertension and
hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening with a serum lipid panel.
