Octreotide Is a Synthetic Protein Used for

question 3

Multiple Choice

Octreotide is a synthetic protein used for

• A) Stimulating growth hormone production
• B) Inhibiting somatostatin production
• C) Treating patients with acromegaly who are unresponsive to surgery
• D) Treating patients with gigantism who are unresponsive to surgery

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Definitions:

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by higher than normal levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, often associated with diabetes and requiring management of sugar intake.

Bloodstream

The flow of blood within the circulatory system of a body.

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A common form of cancer that develops in the cells of the skin, often due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds.