Asked by Dylan St. John Pledger on Sep 24, 2024
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Having high levels of sugar in the bloodstream is called
A) diabetes.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) hyperglycemia.
D) leukemia.
Hyperglycemia
A condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, often associated with diabetes and requiring management of sugar intake.
Bloodstream
The flow of blood within the circulatory system of a body.
- Understand the fundamental concepts of diabetes and its various forms.
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Bobby Taingabout 8 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hyperglycemia is the medical term for having high levels of sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can result from untreated or poorly managed hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia, on the other hand, is low levels of blood sugar, while leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts of diabetes and its various forms.