In a healthy person, increased glucose in the blood after a meal triggers the release of ________ from the pancreas that facilitates the uptake of glucose into cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
insulin
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Describe what is meant by the phrase two-pillow orthopnea
What will be an ideal response?
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An increase in waist circumference increases the risk for diabetes and
A) kidney failure. B) cancer. C) stroke. D) irritable bowel syndrome.
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Julio's insurance covers 90 percent of his total medical bills, and the remaining 10 percent is his responsibility. The 10 percent is known as
A) coinsurance. B) copayment. C) the deductible. D) the exclusion.
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