Adam Has Had Difficulty Controlling His Insulin Level for Years

question 58

Multiple Choice

Adam has had difficulty controlling his insulin level for years. While he monitors his blood glucose level and tries to eat right, he finds that he still has insulin levels that are too high. In fact, medical tests have shown that his body chronically oversecretes insulin. Based on research, Adam likely _____

• A)is very thin.
• B)never feels hungry.
• C)has too much activity in his ventromedial hypothalamus.
• D)is overweight or even obese.

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Definitions:

Productive Ecosystems

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Overfishing

The practice of fishing at rates too high for fish populations to naturally replenish, leading to a depletion of the species.

Alien Species

Organisms that have been introduced into areas outside their native range, often causing ecological disruption.