A diabetic condition resulting from a profound decrease in insulin activity as well as an increase in glucagon activity is called:

a. Diabetic ketoacidosis
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Insulin shock
d. Gluconeogenesis

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Hypoglycemia results for an increase in insulin activity.
c. Insulin shock is hypoglycemia.
d. Gluconeogenesis is a term referring to the new production of glucose.