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Diabetes Essentials Quiz
A quiz to check your knowledge on diabetes
Question 1
What is the approximate percentage distribution between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases?
a) 10% Type 1; 90% Type 2
Correct! Approximately 90% of all diabetes cases are Type 2, making it the most common form.
b) 20% Type 1; 80% Type 2
Incorrect. The percentage of Type 1 cases is actually lower.
c) 30% Type 1; 70% Type 2
Incorrect. Type 2 diabetes accounts for a much larger majority.
d) 40% Type 1; 60% Type 2
Incorrect. The proportion of Type 1 cases is significantly lower than this.
Question 2
What is the name of the substance released from the pancreas that helps raise blood glucose levels?
a) Insulin
Incorrect. Insulin is released by the pancreas to **lower** blood glucose levels.
b) Glucagon
Correct! Glucagon is released when blood glucose is too low. It signals the liver to release stored glucose, helping to raise blood sugar levels.
c) Glycogen
Incorrect. Glycogen is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles, not a hormone.
To summarize this is what we covered in this quiz on diabetes...
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Diabetes Essentials Quiz
A quiz to check your knowledge on diabetes
Question 1
What is the approximate percentage distribution between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases?
a) 10% Type 1; 90% Type 2
Correct! Approximately 90% of all diabetes cases are Type 2, making it the most common form.
b) 20% Type 1; 80% Type 2
Incorrect. The percentage of Type 1 cases is actually lower.
c) 30% Type 1; 70% Type 2
Incorrect. Type 2 diabetes accounts for a much larger majority.
d) 40% Type 1; 60% Type 2
Incorrect. The proportion of Type 1 cases is significantly lower than this.
Question 2
What is the name of the substance released from the pancreas that helps raise blood glucose levels?
a) Insulin
Incorrect. Insulin is released by the pancreas to **lower** blood glucose levels.
b) Glucagon
Correct! Glucagon is released when blood glucose is too low. It signals the liver to release stored glucose, helping to raise blood sugar levels.
c) Glycogen
Incorrect. Glycogen is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles, not a hormone.
To summarize this is what we covered in this quiz on diabetes...
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Diabetes Essentials Quiz
A quiz to check your knowledge on diabetes
Question 1
What is the approximate percentage distribution between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases?
a) 10% Type 1; 90% Type 2
Correct! Approximately 90% of all diabetes cases are Type 2, making it the most common form.
b) 20% Type 1; 80% Type 2
Incorrect. The percentage of Type 1 cases is actually lower.
c) 30% Type 1; 70% Type 2
Incorrect. Type 2 diabetes accounts for a much larger majority.
d) 40% Type 1; 60% Type 2
Incorrect. The proportion of Type 1 cases is significantly lower than this.
Question 2
What is the name of the substance released from the pancreas that helps raise blood glucose levels?
a) Insulin
Incorrect. Insulin is released by the pancreas to **lower** blood glucose levels.
b) Glucagon
Correct! Glucagon is released when blood glucose is too low. It signals the liver to release stored glucose, helping to raise blood sugar levels.
c) Glycogen
Incorrect. Glycogen is the stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles, not a hormone.
To summarize this is what we covered in this quiz on diabetes...
