A Doctor Has Diagnosed Denise with a High Blood-Sugar Level

question 53

Multiple Choice

A doctor has diagnosed Denise with a high blood-sugar level, a diagnosis that is MOST likely linked to a problem with the _____.

• A) thyroid gland
• B) pituitary gland
• C) hypothalamus
• D) pancreas

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Definitions:

Substance Intoxication

Experience of significantly maladaptive behavioral and psychological symptoms due to the effect of a substance on the central nervous system that develops during or shortly after use of the substance.

Substance Tolerance

A reduced response to a drug over time, requiring an increase in dosage to achieve the originally desired effect.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance found in drinks like beer, wine, and spirits, known for its effects on mood, behavior, and health.

Nicotine

Alkaloid found in tobacco; operates on both the central and peripheral nervous systems, resulting in the release of biochemicals, including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and the endogenous opioids.