The Pathophysiology of Diabetes Has Most Effect on the Metabolism

question 27

Multiple Choice

The pathophysiology of diabetes has most effect on the metabolism of:

• A) carbohydrates and proteins.
• B) proteins and fats.
• C) carbohydrates and fats.
• D) proteins and minerals.

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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The pressure within plant cells that is attributable to the water-filled vacuole, pushing the cell membrane against the cell wall, and is crucial for plant rigidity and stability.

Translocation

The movement of substances within a plant, particularly the transport of sugars and other molecules from leaves to other tissues via the phloem.

Pressure-Flow Model

A hypothesis describing how nutrients, especially sugars, are transported in plants from sources to sinks via the phloem.

Translocation

A chromosomal abnormality where a segment of one chromosome is transferred to another chromosome.