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LCritchfi

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Your diabetic patient asks you why he passes out when his blood sugar gets too low. Which of the following responses is most accurate?
 
  A) When the blood sugar is low, the brain does not get enough oxygen.
  B) Brain cells need a constant supply of glucose, or sugar, to function. Without sugar the brain cells cannot work to maintain consciousness.
  C) When the blood sugar is low, the blood vessels relax and the blood pressure drops, causing you to faint.
  D) The cells of the heart can only use glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without sugar the heart cannot effectively pump blood to the brain.

Question 2

The human skeleton consists of approximately how many bones?
 
  A) 210
  B) 200
  C) 202
  D) 206


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DylanD1323

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


LCritchfi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

helenmarkerine

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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