Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Occur When Plasma Glucose Levels Reach

question 5

Multiple Choice

Symptoms of hypoglycemia occur when plasma glucose levels reach:

• A) 50 mg/dL
• B) 70 mg/dL
• C) 90 mg/dL
• D) 110 mg/dL
• E) 125 mg/dL

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must occur before you experience a sensation.

Detection Threshold

The minimum level of intensity at which a stimulus is perceived or detected by the sensory system.

Just Noticeable Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time; also known as the difference threshold.

Signal-detection Threshold

The sensory level at which a stimulus is detected 50% of the time, highlighting the ability to identify under conditions of uncertainty.