The most effective means of preventing the spread of disease is

When insulin levels in the blood remain high:

A) a fruity odor can be detected on the patient's breath. B) the cells starve for glucose and begin to metabolize fat. C) the patient urinates excessively and becomes dehydrated. D) glucose is rapidly taken out of the blood to fuel the cells.

Why should spinal fluid tests be performed within 30 minutes of collection?

a. Cells begin to deteriorate quickly. b. The conditions detected by the tests are often life threatening. c. They are often ordered "stat." d. All of the above are true.