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The questions for USMLE were last updated at Jul 18,2025.
- Exam Code: USMLE
- Exam Name: United States Medical Licensing Examination
- Certification Provider: USMLE Cert
- Latest update: Jul 18,2025
Question #61
Insulin inhibits the release of _______.
- A . Glucagon
- B . ADH
- C . Beta cells
- D . Somatostatin
Correct Answer: A
Question #62
Which of the following is caused by insulin release?
- A . Increased breakdown of fats
- B . Increase breakdown of proteins
- C . Decreased blood sugar
- D . Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney
Correct Answer: C
Question #63
Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Question #64
As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Question #65
Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: A
Question #66
Which of the following is not true about Type I DM?
- A . May be linked to autoimmunity
- B . Onset usually prior to age 20
- C . Beta islet cells destroyed
- D . Does not require insulin injections
Correct Answer: D
Question #67
Which of the following is not true about Type II DM?
- A . Considered adult onset diabetes
- B . Cause unknown may be due to genetics
- C . Require insulin 80% of cases
- D . May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin release
Correct Answer: C
Question #68
Which of the following is not an effect of diabetes?
- A . Small vessel occlusion
- B . Necrosis of extremities
- C . Ketone Body production
- D . Decreased fat metabolism
Correct Answer: D
Question #69
Which of the following is not an indicator of a hypoglycemic condition?
- A . Fatigue
- B . Poor appetite
- C . Tachycardia
- D . Confusion
Correct Answer: B
Question #70
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of oral hypoglycemics?
- A . Hypoglycemia
- B . Headache
- C . Rashes
- D . Projectile vomiting
Correct Answer: D