Why does mild to moderate hypoglycemia lead to autonomic manifestations such as palpitations, sweating, and nausea? Question 61 options: a)  Low blood glucose levels impair neural function, disrupting homeostasis b)  Low blood glucose disrupts endothelial function resulting in perfuse vasodilation c)  Hypoglycemia disrupts the normal rhythm of the SA node, causing tachycardia d)  Hypoglycemia is perceived as a ‘stressor’ by the hypothalamus

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Why does mild to moderate hypoglycemia lead to autonomic manifestations such as palpitations, sweating, and nausea?

Question 61 options:

a) 

Low blood glucose levels impair neural function, disrupting homeostasis


b) 

Low blood glucose disrupts endothelial function resulting in perfuse vasodilation


c) 

Hypoglycemia disrupts the normal rhythm of the SA node, causing tachycardia


d) 

Hypoglycemia is perceived as a ‘stressor’ by the hypothalamus

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