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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