80. The exocrine function of the pancreas includes the secretion of:
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7%
A) Insulin
4%
B) Glucagon
89%
C) Digestive enzymes and alkaline fluid
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81. Insulin stimulates which process in the liver?
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37%
A) Gluconeogenesis
38%
B) Glycogenolysis
24%
C) Glycogenesis
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82. The insulin receptor's $\beta$ subunit possesses which activity?
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28%
A) Carbonic anhydrase
54%
B) Tyrosine kinase
18%
C) Amylase
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83. Glucagon is secreted by the ____ cells of the pancreas.
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76%
A) Alpha (\alpha)
20%
B) Beta
4%
C) Delta
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84. In Acute Pancreatitis, plasma amylase typically rises by:
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6%
A) 2-fold
77%
B) 5-fold
17%
C) 100-fold
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85. Amylase can also be elevated in which non-pancreatic condition?
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2%
A) Scurvy
96%
B) Intestinal perforation or renal failure
2%
C) Wilson's disease
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86. Which enzyme is more specific to the pancreas and has a longer half-life?
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17%
A) Amylase
76%
B) Lipase
7%
C) ALT
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88. Chylomicrons transport:
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9%
A) Endogenous triglycerides
71%
B) Dietary (exogenous) triglycerides
19%
C) Cholesterol from tissues to live
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90. LDL is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because it:
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15%
A) Removes cholesterol from vessels
83%
B) Transports cholesterol to tissues
2%
C) Is only found in alcoholics
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91. HDL is known as "good cholesterol" because it:
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2%
A) Increases triglycerides
97%
B) Transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver
1%
C) Causes atherosclerosis
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92. Atherosclerosis involves the accumulation of ____ in the vessel wall.
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6%
A) Proteins
86%
B) Lipids
8%
C) Glucose
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93. Type IIa Hyperlipoproteinemia (Familial Hypercholesterolemia) is characterized by increased:
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22%
A) Chylomicrons
66%
B) LDL
13%
C) VLDL
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94. Fatty liver is defined as fat content exceeding ____ of liver cells.
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3%
A) 1%
77%
B) 5%
21%
C) 20%
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95. A core feature of Metabolic Syndrome is:
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2%
A) Low blood pressure
97%
B) Abdominal obesity and insulin resistance
1%
C) Excessive vitamin intake
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96. Insulin resistance leads to ____ Free Fatty Acids (FFA) in the plasma.
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15%
A) Decreased
81%
B) Increased
4%
C) Zero
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97. In Metabolic Syndrome lab tests, fasting insulin is typically:
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4%
A) < 10 pmol/L
90%
B) > 60 pmol/L
6%
C) Undetectable
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98. Most cases of Diabetes Mellitus are:
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15%
A) Type 1
75%
B) Type 2
10%
C) Gestational
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99. Complications of hyperglycemia like neuropathy and retinopathy are caused by:
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4%
A) Insulin injections
95%
B) Protein glycation and glucose toxicity
1%
C) High fiber diet
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100. A long-term macrovascular complication of Diabetes is:
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8%
A) Retinopathy
45%
B) Nephropathy
48%
C) Atherosclerosis
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