Which of the Following Would You Expect to See in a Fasting

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to see in a fasting patient who was deficient in glucose -6-phosphatase?

• A) hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
• B) normal blood sugar levels
• C) increased release of glucose by the liver
• D) hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
• E) increased gluconeogenesis

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Definitions:

Auscultation

This refers to the method used by healthcare professionals to listen to the sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as part of a physical examination.

Adventitious Sounds

Unusual or abnormal sounds heard during breathing, indicating respiratory issues.

Narrowed Bronchioles

The constriction or narrowing of the bronchioles in the lungs, affecting breathing.

Wheezes

High-pitched whistling sounds during breathing, often a sign of respiratory obstruction or asthma.