A healthy adult is expected to have a regular blood glucose level of: 100 mg/dL 400 mg/ml 200 mmHg 300 ml/mg
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In healthy adults, the concentration of glucose in blood is 80 to 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). After a carbohydrate-rich meal, however, the concentration may spike to $140 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl}$ a. Describe the hormonal action that returns blood glucose to normal. b. What is the name of the condition in which the glucose concentration drops below $70 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl} ?$ c. What is the name for the condition in which the glucose concentration before a meal is $130 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl}$ or higher?
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In healthy adults, the concentration of glucose in blood is approximately 80 to 110 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). After a carbohydrate-rich meal, however, the concentration may spike to $140 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl} .$ Describe the hormonal action that returns blood glucose to normal.
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