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Question 3 (1 point) Which of the following hormones promotes decreased blood glucose? a) Glucagon b) Cortisol c) Epinephrine d) Insulin Question 4 (1 point) A 75-year-old diabetic man was brought by his daughter to a hospital emergency department. He was in a confused state, complaining of lightheadedness, trembling, sweating, and nausea. His daughter claims that he does not drink alcohol and that he takes oral hypoglycemic agents to control his diabetes. What is the likely cause of his symptoms? a) He is likely suffering from pheochromocytoma and the effects of increased epinephrine. b) His diabetes is not being adequately controlled and is leading to lactic alkalosis. The prescribed drugs are not adequate in controlling his diabetes and he is becoming hyperglycemic. d) He has likely taken too much of his medication and is suffering from hypoglycemia.

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Question 3

The blood glucose level in the body is controlled by the production of a hormone called insulin the pancreas .The insulin pushes out the glucose fromnthe blood cells to the tissues and converted to energy

Ans:d)insulin

Question 4

The above symptoms like lighheadedness,trembling ,sweating and nausea are typical symptoms of decreased blood glucose level

Ans:d)He has taken likely too much of his medication and us suffering from hypoglycemia