Hypoglycemia Is a Condition in Which

question 37

Multiple Choice

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which

• A)the glucose level in the blood is higher than normal.
• B)the amount of glucose in the urine is higher than normal.
• C)the glucose level in the pancreas is higher than normal.
• D)the glucose level in the blood is lower than normal.
• E)the glucose level in the blood is about 100 mg/dL.

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Definitions:

Physical Dependence

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Withdrawal

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Tolerance

The process by which an organism becomes less responsive to a substance or stimulus after repeated exposure.

Benzedrine

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