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. Which of the following statements regarding general principles of glucose metabolism are correct?

Gluconeogenesis is the formation of glucose from glycogen. correct incorrect

Glucose may be stored as glycogen or converted to fat. correct incorrect

Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis are functions of the liver. correct incorrect

Gluconeogenesis is stimulated when plasma glucose is low. correct incorrect

Glycogenesis is stimulated when cellular ATP reserves are low. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements regarding the absorptive and post-absorptive states are correct?

During the absorptive state, glucose is the major energy source. correct incorrect

Events of the absorptive state are controlled by insulin. correct incorrect

In the post-absorptive state glucagon secretion is stimulated. correct incorrect

Hypoglycaemia inhibits the secretion of growth hormone correct incorrect

In the post-absorptive state glycogen and fat reserves are mobilized. correct incorrect

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. A man has been on hunger strike for a week. Which of the following statements will apply to him?

There is an increased release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. correct incorrect

He will show evidence of ketosis and ketonuria. correct incorrect

His plasma glucose will be around 5 mmol l-1. correct incorrect

There will be increased activity of hepatic glycogen synthase. correct incorrect

He will have increased plasma catecholamine levels. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following processes are likely to be enhanced shortly after a carbohydrate-rich meal? Please select all that apply.

Glycogenesis correct incorrect

Gluconeogenesis correct incorrect

Glycogenolysis correct incorrect

Growth hormone secretion correct incorrect

Cortisol secretion correct incorrect

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. Which of the following processes are likely to be enhanced shortly after waking up?

Growth hormone secretion correct incorrect

Glycogenesis correct incorrect

Lipolysis correct incorrect

Cortisol secretion correct incorrect

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. Regarding diabetes mellitus, which of the following statements are correct?

It may be caused by a reduction in functional insulin receptors correct incorrect

It is characterized by a fall in urine output. correct incorrect

It is associated with an increase in lipolysis. correct incorrect

It leads to hypoglycaemia. correct incorrect

May be associated with acromegaly correct incorrect

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. A 20 year old man has lost 5 kg in weight in the past two months. He is very thirsty and drinks large volumes of water every day. A blood sample shows a blood glucose level of 15 mmol l-1.What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus correct incorrect

Diabetes insipidus correct incorrect

Acromegaly correct incorrect

Type 1 diabetes mellitus correct incorrect