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How much do you know about Diabetes? | Quiz

Simply trivia about diabetes.

A multiple-choice quiz by kazfeltpants. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
kazfeltpants

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,744

Updated
Mar 17 23

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
4 / 5

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6748

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Question 1 of 5

1. What substance is required to decrease the blood glucose levels? Hint

Glycogen

Proteins

Insulin

Glucagon

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Question 2 of 5

2. What gland in the body is insulin secreted from? Hint

Pancreas

Thyroid

Gallbladder

Adrenal

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Question 3 of 5

3. What are the cells called that control the blood glucose level? Hint

Nephrons

Bow Mans Capsule

Neurones

Islets of Langerhans

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Question 4 of 5

4. What type of diabetes affects mainly children and young adults? Hint

Type 1

Type 3

Type 2

Pregnancy induced diabetes

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Question 5 of 5

5. What are the secondary symptoms of hyperglycemia and the subsequent osmotic diuresis? Hint

They all are

Polyuria

Thirst

Fatigue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What substance is required to decrease the blood glucose levels?

Answer: Insulin

From as far back as Egypt 1550 BC, the Ebers Papyrus describes a polyuric state resembling diabetes.

2. What gland in the body is insulin secreted from?

Answer: Pancreas

Small clusters within this organ are said to have been discovered by Paul Langerhans (1847-1888).

3. What are the cells called that control the blood glucose level?

Answer: Islets of Langerhans

Although Paul Langerhans discovered these cells it was not until 1921 when a Canadian quartet at the Toronto University discovered insulin. They were Fredrick G. Banting, Charles H. Best, James B. Collip and J.J.R. Macleod.

4. What type of diabetes affects mainly children and young adults?

Answer: Type 1

Type 2 diabetes is usually just found in adults.

5. What are the secondary symptoms of hyperglycemia and the subsequent osmotic diuresis?

Answer: They all are

It is still amazing in this day and age how unwell children can be when admitted to the hospital, then be diagnosed as being diabetic.

Source: Author kazfeltpants

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