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Hypoglycemia Trivia Quiz

This is not on diabetes, an excess of sugar, but covers "the other sugar problem."

A multiple-choice quiz by loveoflearning. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
loveoflearning

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,408

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2327

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What does hypoglycemia literally mean? Hint

low blood sugar

high blood sugar

high blood calcium

low blood calcium

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not a type of hypoglycemia? Hint

Fasting hypoglycemia

Adult-onset hypoglycemia

Reactive hypoglycemia

Drug-induced hypoglycemia

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Question 3 of 10

3. What may a doctor suggest for a person with reactive hypoglycemia? Hint

Eat more sugar.

Eat a complex carbohydrate with a protein at least every three hours.

Take insulin.

Skip breakfast.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is considered the opposite hormone of insulin? Hint

proinsulin

TSH

estrogen

glucagon

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a typical set of symptoms of hypoglycemia? Hint

headache, weakness, dizziness, trembling, hunger

acne, hyperactivity, cough, heartburn

loss of weight, thirst, frequent urination, numbness

itchy skin, purple nail beds, hair loss, brittle nails

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which type of hypoglycemia would an insulinoma cause? Hint

Fasting

Alimentary

Reactive

Drug-induced

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Question 7 of 10

7. What isn't an example of something hypoglycemics should avoid? Hint

tobacco

simple sugars

red meat

caffeine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which group of people is at highest risk of developing alimentary hypoglycemia? Hint

People who have had stomach surgery

Overweight adults

Young children

Elderly people

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is not a type of, or another name for, reactive hypoglycemia? Hint

Alimentary

Functional

Postprandial

Fasting

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is insulin produced? Hint

The parathyroid

The alpha cells of the Islets of Langerhans

In the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas

The thyroid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does hypoglycemia literally mean?

Answer: low blood sugar

Hypo means low and glycemia means blood sugar. Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar. Euglycemia means normal blood sugar.

2. Which of the following is not a type of hypoglycemia?

Answer: Adult-onset hypoglycemia

The most common type of drug induced hypoglycemia is from insulin, but other diabetes medications and alcohol can also cause it. Reactive hypoglycemia is a response to meals. Fasting hypoglycemia results from not eating for a period of time.

3. What may a doctor suggest for a person with reactive hypoglycemia?

Answer: Eat a complex carbohydrate with a protein at least every three hours.

The hypoglycemic eating style would be healthy for almost anyone, but is especially important for hypoglycemics. Skipping breakfast could be very bad for a hypoglycemic.

4. What is considered the opposite hormone of insulin?

Answer: glucagon

TSH is a thyroid hormone. Glucagon raises blood sugar by releasing stored sugar, glycogen, from the liver. It can be prescribed in a kit for treatment of severe hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia results in unconsciousness or convulsions.

5. What is a typical set of symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Answer: headache, weakness, dizziness, trembling, hunger

There are many symptoms of hypoglycemia, but these are the most common. Thirst, weight loss, etc. are symptoms of hyperglycemia, the opposite condition to hypoglycemia.

6. Which type of hypoglycemia would an insulinoma cause?

Answer: Fasting

An insulinoma is an insulin producing tumor.

7. What isn't an example of something hypoglycemics should avoid?

Answer: red meat

The incorrect answers are overall unhealthy (though many hypoglycemics may find a simple sugar, such as juice, useful in relieving immediate symptoms). Red meat is a source of protein, which is important to hypoglycemics. There are other sources as well.

8. Which group of people is at highest risk of developing alimentary hypoglycemia?

Answer: People who have had stomach surgery

Alimentary hypoglycemia is caused by an incorrect gastric empty time, which could result from stomach surgery.

9. Which is not a type of, or another name for, reactive hypoglycemia?

Answer: Fasting

Postprandial means "after eating". Fasting hypoglycemia is from not eating. Any kind of reactive follows eating.

10. Where is insulin produced?

Answer: In the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas

The alpha cells produce glucagon.

Source: Author loveoflearning

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