Sarah is a type 1 diabetic who forgot to bring insulin with her today. Which of the following will be TRUE of Sarah?
A. Her muscle and adipose tissue cells will not be able to take up as much glucose from the bloodstream.
B. Her liver will not breakdown glycogen.
C. Her muscle cells will not be able to take up as many amino acids from the bloodstream.
D. Her brain cells will not be able to take up as much glucose from the bloodstream.
E. None of these will occur.
Answer: A
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