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b) what is the possible cause of this discase?

b) what is the possible cause of this discase?

Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN:9781319114671
Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
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9. A 46-year-old woman visited a doctor with complaints of sweating, rapid heartbeat, general weakness and fatigue. The patient also told the doctor that 3-4 hours after eating, she has bcen experiencing acute bouts of hunger, with clouded consciousness, spcech disorders, spatial and temporal disorientation. 518 Chapter 9. Molecular endocrinology Moreover, her body weight has been constantly increased for the past few months. Screening showed the blood glucosc level was 2.8 mol/L, the insulin/ glucagon ratio is 0.7 (norm >0.4), the C-peptide level was clevated. What allows to suspect insulinoma (endogenous hyperinsulinism) in this woman? Please answer the following questions: b) what is the possible cause of this discase?
Transcribed Image Text:9. A 46-year-old woman visited a doctor with complaints of sweating, rapid heartbeat, general weakness and fatigue. The patient also told the doctor that 3-4 hours after eating, she has bcen experiencing acute bouts of hunger, with clouded consciousness, spcech disorders, spatial and temporal disorientation. 518 Chapter 9. Molecular endocrinology Moreover, her body weight has been constantly increased for the past few months. Screening showed the blood glucosc level was 2.8 mol/L, the insulin/ glucagon ratio is 0.7 (norm >0.4), the C-peptide level was clevated. What allows to suspect insulinoma (endogenous hyperinsulinism) in this woman? Please answer the following questions: b) what is the possible cause of this discase?
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