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Select the class of Anti-diabetic medication that works in the specified organ to prevent hyperglycemi
a. Select all that applies. Alpha cells in pancreases
Suggested Answer: C
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Honey
11 months ago
Thiazolidinediones improve insulin sensitivity, but not directly from alpha cells.
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German
11 months ago
I thought glucagon was just for raising blood sugar, not lowering it?
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Skye
12 months ago
Wait, aren’t DPP4 inhibitors also involved in this?
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King
12 months ago
Totally agree, they’re effective for many patients!
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Latosha
12 months ago
Sulfonylureas stimulate insulin release from the pancreas.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
I’m pretty confident that thiazolidinediones don’t act on the pancreas at all, but I’m uncertain about the others.
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Della
1 year ago
I feel like GLP-1 receptor agonists might be relevant here, but I need to double-check if they work on the pancreas.
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Destiny
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about DPP4 inhibitors, but I can't recall if they affect alpha cells directly.
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Tamesha
1 year ago
I think sulfonylureas stimulate insulin release from the pancreas, but I'm not sure if they specifically target alpha cells.
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Elvera
1 year ago
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Pete
1 year ago
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Cassie
1 year ago
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Amie
1 year ago
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Tricia
1 year ago
I feel like ARMS was discussed in a different context, but I can't pinpoint it.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
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Starr
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I mean, who would have thought that the answer could be found in the pancreas? I'm going to have to do some serious studying before the exam!
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Dana
1 year ago
Thanks for the clarification! I'll make sure to remember that for the exam.
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Noe
1 year ago
That's correct! Sulfonylureas stimulate the release of insulin from beta cells in the pancreas, while GLP-1 receptor agonists increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon secretion.
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Lachelle
1 year ago
I think the answer might be Sulfonylureas and Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. They target the pancreas, right?
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Karan
1 year ago
Don't worry, it's not a trick question. Just remember that different medications work in different ways to control blood sugar levels.
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Mattie
1 year ago
I'm feeling a bit like a detective trying to solve this mystery. Time to put on my thinking cap and analyze each option carefully. I think I'll go with B) and D) as well.
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Cletus
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the exam writers are having fun with this one. They're really trying to trip us up with all these options! I'm going to go with my gut and say B) and D) are the correct answers.
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Reed
1 year ago
I'm going with C) and G) as my answers.
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Reed
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) and F) might also be correct.
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Reed
1 year ago
I think B) and D) are good choices too.
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Virgina
1 year ago
D) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists also seem like a good option. They work in the pancreas to stimulate insulin secretion and suppress glucagon release, which can help lower blood sugar levels.
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Chan
1 year ago
A) Sulfonylureas can also work in the pancreas to stimulate insulin secretion.
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Mollie
1 year ago
F) Biguanides are another option that can help lower blood sugar levels.
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Alverta
1 year ago
D) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are a great choice for targeting the pancreas.
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Mirta
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is B) Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors. They work in the small intestine to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, which can help prevent hyperglycemia.
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Francine
1 year ago
User 4: Yes, Sulfonylureas work on the alpha cells in the pancreas to increase insulin production.
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Colette
1 year ago
User 3: What about Sulfonylureas? Do they work in the specified organ to prevent hyperglycemia?
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Rory
1 year ago
User 2: That's correct! They work in the small intestine to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates.
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Cherry
1 year ago
User 1: I think the correct answer is B) Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors.
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Alise
1 year ago
Yes, that's correct. It's important to understand how each class of anti-diabetic medication works to effectively manage diabetes.
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Karma
1 year ago
You're right. Other classes like DPP4 Inhibitors and Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists also work in specific organs to prevent hyperglycemia.
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Marcelle
1 year ago
Actually, Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors work in the small intestine, but they are not the only class of anti-diabetic medication that works in a specific organ to prevent hyperglycemia.
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Yvonne
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is B) Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors. They work in the small intestine to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, which can help prevent hyperglycemia.
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Dominque
2 years ago
I believe DPP4 Inhibitors also work in the pancreas by increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion.
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Jannette
2 years ago
I agree with you, Sulfonylureas stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels.
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Karl
2 years ago
I think the class of medication that works in the specified organ to prevent hyperglycemia is Sulfonylureas.