QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST
Questions And Answers
endocrine system - ANS composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that
affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and
development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - ANS Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANS Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANS To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells
for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANS 70-110
ketoacidosis - ANS excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - ANS insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its
effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - ANS unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANS type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - ANS insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early
adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANS poor life style choices, excessive body fat,
produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? - ANS Cells
become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in
the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin
quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar.
Questions And Answers
endocrine system - ANS composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that
affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and
development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - ANS Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANS Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANS To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells
for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANS 70-110
ketoacidosis - ANS excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - ANS insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its
effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - ANS unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANS type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - ANS insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early
adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANS poor life style choices, excessive body fat,
produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? - ANS Cells
become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in
the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin
quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar.
