Diabetes Type I and Type II

Q.

How hypoglycemia is caused in humans?

Q. Reduced insulin production results in

1. diabetes mellitus
2. diabetes insipidus
3. Graves' disease
4. Cushing syndrome

Q. Type I diabetes is an auto-immune disorder.

1. True
2. False

Q. Improper functioning of which of the following glands would lead to increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and high blood sugar levels?

1. Testis
2. Ovary
3. Pancreas
4. None of the above

Q.

Diabetes insipidus results from

1. Deficiency of insulin

2. Lack of pitocin

3. Lack of ADH

4. None of these

Q.

Which of the following methods can be used to obtain a definitive diagnosis of type I insulin–dependent diabetes?

1. Detecting the presence of islet cell antibodies.

2. Performing an insulin receptor count.

3. Testing for elevated blood sugar concentration.

4. Screening individuals for obesity.

Q.

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in bracket.

Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus (reason/cause).