related to Metabolism 1 A clinical challenge Explain why a

related to Metabolism;

1. A clinical challenge - Explain why a person whose diabetes is out of control migt have sweet breath.

2. Which condition involves deficiency in both protein and calories? Explain why an individual with this condition has an inadequate diet.

Solution

1.in severe diabetes condition excess glucose will be eliminated through urine as severe deprival of insulin which is responsible for conversion of glucose to glycogen.

As we know that glucose is the sole source of energy in the body, in its absence fats started metabolising which results in the release of ketone bodies increase in the blood. One such ketone is acetone which gives sweet or fruit smelled breath on prolonged accumulation. This condition is called diabetes keto acidosis.

2.marasmus is a condition which is due to the deficiency of protein and Calorie malnutrition which is mainly in the poverty , contaminated water and poor hygiene ...