Which of the Following Is NOT True of Insulin Delivery

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of insulin delivery systems?

• A) Insulin comes in a pen with a cartridge of insulin containing 300 units for quick and easy administration.
• B) Insulin comes in a jet injector system that "sprays" the insulin through the skin.
• C) Insulin may be injected with a portable insulin pump that delivers a continuous, regulated dose of insulin under the skin through a tiny needle or cannula in the abdomen.
• D) Intranasal sprays, patches, and inhaled powders are in the experimental stage to supply insulin at rapid onset with less chance of skin irritation.
• E) Implantable insulin pumps are readily available and are relatively inexpensive compared to other types of insulin delivery.

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Definitions:

Convoluted Outer Layer

Referring typically to the cerebral cortex of the brain, noted for its deeply wrinkled surface, increasing the surface area for neural connections.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating inter-hemispheric communication.

Projection Area

Regions in the brain to which neurons project their axons and where they transmit nerve impulses to other neurons.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.