What are functional causes of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dumping syndrome
b. Overdose of insulin
c. Addison disease
d. Prolonged muscular exercise
e. Chronic alcoholism
A, C, D
Dumping syndrome, Addison disease, and prolonged exercise are functional causes of hypogly-cemia. Overdose of insulin and chronic alcoholism are exogenous causes.
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