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This quiz contains 9 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which is true about using genetically modified (GM) bacteria rather than animal pancreases to produce insulin?
increased ethical and religious concerns
reduced production costs
higher production costs
increased risk of allergic reactions
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How could stem cells potentially cure diabetes?
by growing into kidney cells and being implanted into the kidneys
by growing into glucose and being consumed by the patient
by growing into beta cells and being implanted into the pancreas
by growing into insulin and being injected into the body
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What is a common way to treat type 2 diabetes?
pancreas transplants of healthy islet cells
regular physical activity
use of an insulin pump providing continuous insulin administration
regular insulin injections
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What is a feature of type 2 diabetes?
occurs when beta cells produce too much insulin
not associated with obesity
commonly develops later in life
often results from an autoimmune disease
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What is a feature of type 1 diabetes?
commonly develops later in life
occurs when beta cells produce too much insulin
associated with obesity
often results from an autoimmune disease
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What is a common treatment for type 1 diabetes?
regular insulin injections
medications to increase cells' sensitivity to insulin
regular exercise
diet control
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What is the hormone that helps cells absorb glucose from the blood called?
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What is diabetes mellitus?
a condition characterised by the body producing too much insulin
a condition characterised by low blood pressure
a condition characterised by low blood sugar levels
a condition characterised by improperly regulated blood glucose levels
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What is a sign of diabetes?
glucose in urine
low blood pressure
low blood sugar levels
high insulin levels
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