1.The two types of cells and their respective hormones contained within the islets of langerhans are

A. Alphacells—epinephrine;beta cells—cortisol

B. Alphacells—insulin;beta cells—glucagon

C. Alphacells—glucagon;beta cells—insulin

D. Alphacells—cortisol; beta cells—epinephrine

2.The panceas is a/an

A. exocrine gland secreting digestive enzymes and an endocrine gland secreting hormones

B. exocrine gland secreting hormones into blood and an endocrine gland secreting enzymes into the pancreatic duct

C. neuroendocrine gland secreting the hormones insulin and glucagon and the neurotransmitter noradrenaline

D. neuroendocrine gland stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system and regulated by PTH

3.Long-term effects of high blood glucose levels in untreated diabetes mellitus individuals can lead to

A. blindness, nerve damage, and weight gain

B. kidney failure, gangrene, and increase blood flow to the heart, which can cause cardiac arrest

C. gangrene and digital or limb amputations, blindness, and kidney failure

D. baldness,weight gain, lethargy, and week bones and teeth

4.The condition in which an individuals has very high blood sugar levels is known as

A. hypothyroidism

B. hyperatrophy

C. hyperglycemia

D. hyperopia

5.Type 2 diabetes mellitus is also known as

A. insulin independent diabetes and juvenile diabetes

B. insulin dependent diabetes and adult-onset diabetes

C. insulin independent diabetes and adult-onset diabetes

D. insulin dependent diabetes and juvenile diabetes

6.A third type of diabetes is known as

A. gigantism

B. gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy

C. hypothyroidism

D. cretinism

7.Type 2 diabetes results from

A. low calcium ion levels that interfere with cell permeability

B. insulin resistance of the insulin target cells

C. a hypoglycemic blood sugar level

D. an unhealthy diet, weight loss, an low fluid intake