Sandhu Has Type 1 Diabetes, So He Must Frequently Inject

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sandhu has type 1 diabetes, so he must frequently inject himself with insulin. He has to be careful not to inject himself too often or with too much of the hormone because this vital chemical will virtually disappear from his bloodstream.

• A) glycogen
• B) Oxycontin
• C) glucose
• D) oxygen

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