Oversecretion of Insulin, Seen in Some Newborns of Diabetic Mothers

question 57

Multiple Choice

Oversecretion of insulin, seen in some newborns of diabetic mothers, is:

• A) hyperinsulinism.
• B) type 1 diabetes.
• C) type 2 diabetes.
• D) diabetes insipidus.

Understand the basic classification and functions of different tissue types.

Identify and describe the structural characteristics of epithelial tissues.

Understand the mechanisms and significance of homeostasis in biological systems.

Relate tissue types to their specific functions within the body.

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Definitions:

Escape Learning

Learning to perform a behavior because it prevents or terminates an aversive stimulus.

Avoidance Learning

A process by which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by taking specific actions.

Extinction Learning

A phenomenon in which a conditioned response decreases and eventually disappears as the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable event following a response increases the likelihood of that response being repeated in the future.