Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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The comparison of the metabolic effects of fasting with uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus along with the hormonal similarities in these conditions.

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The major source of energy production in all cells is the glucose, whichis a monosaccharide. Absence or shortage of glucose results in the utilization of other molecules as a source of energy such as fats, amino acids, and so on. Excess of blood glucose results in type I and type II diabetes mellitus.

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