What Is the Classic Test to Determine a Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the classic test to determine a diagnosis of hypoglycemia?

• A) Assessment of fasting blood glucose during a hypoglycemic episode
• B) A 72-hour fast
• C) Postprandial glucose analysis
• D) Oral glucose tolerance test

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Definitions:

Mid-ocean Ridges

Undersea mountain chains formed by the upwelling of magma between diverging tectonic plates, a key site of seafloor spreading.

Continental Margins

The zones of transition between the landmasses of continents and the deep-sea floors, including the continental shelf, slope, and rise.

Island Arcs

Curved chains of volcanic islands that form along the convergent boundaries of tectonic plates, typically over a subducting plate.

Transform Fault

A type of fault wherein two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often associated with significant seismic activity.