A patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes asks a nurse, "How does insulin normally work in my body?" The nurse explains that normal insulin has which of these actions in the body?
A) Stimulates the pancreas to reabsorb glucose
B) Promotes synthesis of amino acids into glucose
C) Stimulates the liver to convert glycogen to glucose
D) Promotes the passage of glucose into cells for energy
Answer: D) Promotes the passage of glucose into cells for energy
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A) Aspiration B) Drug ingestion C) Chemical irritation D) Direct lung damage
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___________problem. A. multiplication B. division C. addition D. subtraction
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1. Nasogastric 2. Buccal 3. Lingual 4. Sublingual 5. Intradermal