6.5.3.2 - Type II
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Practice Questions
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What hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
💡 Hint: Think about what the pancreas produces.
What is one main risk factor for Type II diabetes?
💡 Hint: Consider lifestyle-related factors.
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What is the primary issue in Type II diabetes?
💡 Hint: Remember the key-and-door analogy.
True or False: Weight loss can improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with Type II diabetes.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between weight and insulin response.
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A patient diagnosed with Type II diabetes has been advised to change his lifestyle. Discuss what dietary changes and exercise regimen would be beneficial, including specific foods and types of exercises.
💡 Hint: Focus on foods and activities that promote overall metabolic health.
Explain the physiological mechanisms behind why exercise increases insulin sensitivity in Type II diabetes.
💡 Hint: Consider how muscle usage affects energy needs and insulin functionality.
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