« previous next »

Author Question: What occurs as a result of an inadequate secretion of insulin? a. Protein synthesis is increased. ... (Read 96 times)

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jun 28, 2018
What occurs as a result of an inadequate secretion of insulin?
 
  a. Protein synthesis is increased.
  b. Increased fat breakdown leads to ketonemia. c.
  Serum glucose levels are markedly decreased.
  d. More rapid conversion and storage of carbohydrates to glucose occurs.

Question 2

On what understanding does the nurse plan the care of a child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
 
  a. There is an absolute deficiency of insulin.
  b. Insufficient quantities of insulin are produced by the pancreas.
  c. Oral hypoglycemic agents can control it.
  d. Insulin deficiency is caused by another disease affecting the pancreas.


iceage

  • Guest
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
When insulin is deficient, the body cannot metabolize carbohydrates for energy. The body is also unable to store and use fat properly. Incomplete fat metabolism produces ketone bodies that accumulate in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is characterized by an absolute or complete deficiency of insulin.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

A Motor Protein Drives Vesicles along Microtubules A Motor Protein Drives Vesicles along Microtubules
Hiatal hernia. (a) The hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the t Hiatal hernia. (a) The hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the t
Breast cancer. Notice the tumor growing within a lactiferous gland, which occurs in infiltrating duc Breast cancer. Notice the tumor growing within a lactiferous gland, which occurs in infiltrating duc
Control of thyroxine secretion through negative feedback. Control of thyroxine secretion through negative feedback.
By how many times will the population of bacteria have increased after 6 h? By how many times will the population of bacteria have increased after 6 h?
Nonfat Milk with added protein Nonfat Milk with added protein
Video: Interpreting a cladogram Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library