How Do Many Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs Act

question 26

Multiple Choice

How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

• A)to replace insulin in patients with IDDM
• B)to transport glucose into body cells
• C)to prevent gluconeogenesis
• D)to stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin

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Definitions:

Bromecresol Purple

A chemical pH indicator that changes color at a pH range of 5.2 to 6.8, used in various laboratory and medical tests.

Adhesion

The tendency of dissimilar particles or surfaces to cling to one another, often causing materials to stick together.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds between partially positive hydrogen atoms and partially negative elements like oxygen or nitrogen, crucial in biological structures.

pH Scale

A measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic) with 7 as neutral.