Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 15PS

a.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the statement, “About 30% of low-income patients admitted to the hospital suffer from hyperglycemia in the last week of a month,” according to the given data is supported or not.

Concept introduction: Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar is a condition in which excess amount of glucose is circulated through the blood plasma. The blood sugar level is higher than 200mg/dl. The degree of hyperglycemia can change over time depending on the metabolic rate.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the statement, “The number of patients admitted with hyperglycemia was always higher in the low-income group compared to the high-income group,” according to the given data is supported or not.

Concept introduction: Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar is a condition in which excess amount of glucose is circulated through the blood plasma. The blood sugar level is higher than 200mg/dl. The degree of hyperglycemia can change over time depending on the metabolic rate.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the statement, “The difference between low-income and high income patients more than doubles between week 1 and week 4,” according to the given data is supported or not.

Concept introduction: Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar is a condition in which excess amount of glucose is circulated through the blood plasma. The blood sugar level is higher than 200mg/dl. The degree of hyperglycemia can change over time depending on the metabolic rate.

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