Another term for hyperglycemic reaction is ____________ ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis
DKA
Diabetic coma
Hyperglycemic reaction—the body eliminates the excess glucose by the kidneys releasing it in the urine. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (acidosis accompanied by an accumulation of ketones in the blood), formerly called diabetic coma, may develop and the patient could die. DKA is a severe metabolic disturbance caused by an acute insulin deficiency, decreased peripheral glucose utilization, and increased fat mobilization and ketogenesis.
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The thyroid hormones control ________, which is the rate at which all cells produce energy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).