Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Are Diagnosed When Fasting

question 51

Multiple Choice

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed when fasting levels of blood glucose are ≥ _____ mg/dL.​

• A)​100
• B)126
• C)137
• D)145​
• E)​150

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Definitions:

Adrenergic Receptors

Proteins located on cell surfaces that respond to adrenaline and noradrenaline, playing a key role in the fight-or-flight response.

Nicotinic Receptors

A type of acetylcholine receptor that is stimulated by nicotine and found at neuromuscular junctions.

Adrenal Medulla

The core section of the adrenal gland responsible for generating adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are essential hormones for reacting to stress.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, affecting heart rate and blood pressure.