A hospital client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes has been administered a scheduled dose of regular insulin. Which of the following effects will result from the action of insulin?
A) Promotion of fat breakdown
B) Promotion of glucose uptake by target cells
C) Promotion of gluconeogenesis
D) Initiation of glycogenolysis
Ans: B
Feedback:
The actions of insulin are threefold: (1) it promotes glucose uptake by target cells and provides for glucose storage as glycogen; (2) it prevents fat and glycogen breakdown; and (3) it inhibits gluconeogenesis and increases protein synthesis. Glucagon, not insulin, promotes glycogenolysis.
You might also like to view...
A/An ____________________ tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The majority of traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur during the morning and evening rush hours
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the BPOC, "FITT" is the acronym for a set of guidelines to assist in incorporating the exercise guidelines to a personal fitness program. Which of the following are the set of guidelines that correctly match this acronym?
A. Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type B. Fitness, Intelligence, Time, and Typing. C. Frequency, Intensity, Typical, and Trying. D. Fitness, Intelligence, Time, and Trying.
A syndrome characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by mania or depression is known as:
A) bipolar. B) psychosis. C) schizophrenia. D) affective disorder.