This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is it important to maintain normal blood glucose levels in the body? a. High levels increase ... (Read 112 times)

bobthebuilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Jul 23, 2018
Why is it important to maintain normal blood glucose levels in the body?
 
  a. High levels increase the risk for heart disease, strokes, blindness, and kidney failure.
  b. High levels increase the risk for seizure disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures.
  c. Low levels increase the risk for peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease, and premature aging.
  d. Low levels increase the risk for obesity, pancreatitis, dehydration, and certain types of cancer.

Question 2

What is the basic underlying pathology of diabetes mellitus?
 
  a. Failure of insulin production or of insulin binding to its receptors
  b. Loss of the ability for insulin to convert body fat into carbohydrates or glucose
  c. Inability of pancreatic insulin to break down glycogen during periods of fasting
  d. Loss of the ability of pancreatic insulin to process carbohydrates for intestinal elimination, resulting in excessively high blood glucose levels


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yifu223

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
A person with high blood glucose levels develops major changes in blood vessels that lead to organ damage, serious health problems, and early death. The long-term complications of diabetes include heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. In addition, diabetes is the main cause of foot and leg amputations and of new cases of blindness.

Answer to Question 2

A
The lack of insulin in diabetes, either from a lack of insulin secretion or from insulin receptor pathology, prevents insulin-sensitive cells from using glucose as a fuel source needed to generate the high-energy substance adenosine triphosphate (ATP).


bobthebuilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


yifu223

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be
The sounds auscultated during blood pressure measurement The sounds auscultated during blood pressure measurement
Blood Glucose Levels Blood Glucose Levels
In this photo, taken in Madagascar, the body, exhumed and wrapped in a new shroud, is being paraded ... In this photo, taken in Madagascar, the body, exhumed and wrapped in a new shroud, is being paraded ...
Levels of organization in striated muscle Levels of organization in striated muscle
Red Blood Cells Red Blood Cells
Video: Mechanisms for chromosome movement Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library