#1
Which organ produces insulin?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidney
Stomach
#2
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
To decrease blood sugar levels
To increase blood sugar levels
To regulate blood pressure
To aid in digestion
#3
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes?
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Unexplained weight gain
Blurry vision
#4
What is the medical term for high blood sugar levels?
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Ketosis
Polyuria
#5
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
Excessive thirst
Sweating
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
#6
Which type of diabetes requires insulin injections for management?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
Prediabetes
#7
What is the term for dangerously low blood sugar levels in diabetic individuals?
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Ketosis
Polyuria
#8
What is the name of the condition characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels?
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes mellitus
Cushing's syndrome
#9
In which type of diabetes is the body unable to properly use the insulin it produces?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
Prediabetes
#10
What is the role of glucagon in the body?
To decrease blood sugar levels
To store glucose in the liver
To break down glycogen into glucose
To increase blood sugar levels
#11
Which hormone has the opposite effect of insulin, increasing blood sugar levels?
Glucagon
Estrogen
Melatonin
Progesterone
#12
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is caused by obesity, while Type 2 is not.
Type 1 requires insulin injections, while Type 2 can often be managed with lifestyle changes.
Type 1 develops in adulthood, while Type 2 develops in childhood.
Type 1 is more common than Type 2.
#13
What is the name of the long-term diabetes complication that affects the eyes and can lead to blindness?
Neuropathy
Nephropathy
Retinopathy
Dermopathy
#14
What is the term for a sudden, severe complication of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar and the presence of ketones in the urine?
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
#15
What is the term for the phenomenon where blood sugar levels drop during the night, leading to high blood sugar levels in the morning?
Dawn phenomenon
Nocturnal hypoglycemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Somogyi effect