You are on the scene at a local park where a 51-year-old male is reported to be confused and having difficulty walking. Your partner notes that the patient is wearing a bracelet indicating he is diabetic. Upon questioning, the patient is able to report that he has not eaten in 8 hours. Your knowledge of pathophysiology suggests that the patient may be suffering from a diabetic emergency. Glucose
is a building block for what form of energy in the cell?
A) Endoplasmic reticulum B) Mitochondria
C) Electrolytes D) ATP
D
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Sickle cells that occlude blood vessels cause all of the following except
a. Iron overload b. Organ damage c. Stroke d. Tissue ischemia
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