A diabetic condition resulting from a profound decrease in insulin activity as well as an increase in glucagon activity is called:
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Insulin shock
d. Gluconeogenesis
a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Hypoglycemia results for an increase in insulin activity.
c. Insulin shock is hypoglycemia.
d. Gluconeogenesis is a term referring to the new production of glucose.
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