DM - 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Insulin binds to cell membrane receptor?
A
GLUT - 4
2
Q
Glucose is transported into cells of?
A
Skeletal muscle, liver, Adipose tissue, cardia muscle…
3
Q
Ketoacidosis occurs as result of?
A
high amounts of glucose in the blood.
4
Q
How does epinephrine help increase blood glucose?
A
triggers “fight or flight”, triggering your body to produce glucose & refrain certain tissues from using glucose in blood stream. It also produces the symptoms of hypoglycemia (Hunger, sweating, trembling, butterfly feeling, palpitations)
5
Q
What hormone comes to aid when epinephrine & glucagon fails to adequately increase blood glucose?
A
Cortisol & GH
