Describe why hyperglycemia occurs
When there is an inadequate production of insulin, or the body cannot use the insulin it produces, glucose cannot enter the cells and accumulates in the blood, causing hyperglycemia.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. betalains; D b. carotenoids; A c. chlorophylls; E d. anthocyanins; K e. anthoxanthins; E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false