Pathophysiology Chapter 16 - Test Bank Already Passed

Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema? A) Increased glucocorticoids B) Decreased glucocorticoids C) Deficit of ADH D) Deficit of T3 and T4 {Ans: D}Why does glucosuria occur in diabetics? A) Excess ketoacids displace glucose into the filtrate. B) Excess water in the filtrate draws more glucose into the urine. C) The amount of glucose in the filtrate exceeds the renal tubule transport limit. D) Sufficient insulin is not available for glucose reabsorption. {Ans: C}Choose the statement that applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus. A) Onset often occurs during childhood. B) Relative insufficiency of insulin or insulin resistance develops. C) It can be treated by diet, weight control and exercise, or oral hypoglycemics. D) Complications rarely occur. {Ans: A}A type of diabetes that may develop during pregnancy and disappear after delivery is called: A) temporary maternal diabetes. B) fetal diabetes. C) acute developmental diabetes. D) gestational diabetes. {Ans: D}Which of the following applies to diabetic macro-angiography? 1. It affects the small arteries and arterioles. 2. It is related to elevated serum lipids. 3. It leads to increased risk of myocardial infarction and peripheral vascular disease. 4. It frequently causes damage to the kidneys. A) 1,