GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following tests is done to determine the body;s response to insulin?
A
catecholamines
B
blood serum
C
glucose tolerance
D
fasting blood sugar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The glucose tolerance test, also known as the oral glucose tolerance test, measures your body’s response to sugar (glucose). The glucose tolerance test can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The glucose tolerance test is given to determine how quickly glucose is cleared from the blood. The test is used to test for diabetes, insulin resistance, impaired beta-cell function, reactive hypoglycemia, acromegaly, and other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Insulin Tolerance Test (ITT) is designed to determine the whole body sensitivity of insulin receptors by measuring blood glucose levels changes before and after insulin administration. This is a standard test to determine the insulin resistance status in humans and experimental animals.

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