Why Is Amputation Frequently a Necessity in Diabetics

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

• A) Necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs
• B) Lack of glucose to the cells in the feet and legs
• C) Severe dehydration in the tissues
• D) Elevated blood glucose increasing blood viscosity

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ located between the mother and the fetus. It permits the absorption of nutrients and oxygen. In some cases, harmful substances such as viruses are absorbed through the placenta.

Vaginal Bleeding

Abnormal bleeding from the vagina, which can be due to various causes such as injury, infection, or underlying health conditions.

Urination

The process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body; a vital function for the elimination of waste substances.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.