Body Tissues Lose Their Sensitivity to Glucose as We Age

question 80

True/False

Body tissues lose their sensitivity to glucose as we age.

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Definitions:

Addison's Disease

A disorder characterized by insufficient production of certain hormones by the adrenal glands, leading to symptoms like fatigue and weakness.

Target Cells

Cells that are specifically affected by particular hormones, drugs, or pathogenic agents due to the presence of corresponding receptors.

Receptor Molecules

Molecules on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific substances, triggering various cellular responses.

Peptide Hormone

Chemical messengers synthesized as peptides and regulate physiological processes, including growth, appetite, and metabolism.