The digestive system breaks down food to basic components, such as glucose. These molecules are then absorbed into the body. A person consumes a large meal.

Part A: Explain how the consumption of the meal will affect blood glucose, which is normally maintained at 90 mg/mL.

Part B: Explain how the body of a healthy person will respond to this change.

Part C: In type II diabetes, the body tissues become less sensitive to insulin. Explain how the response of a person with type II diabetes will differ from that of a healthy person.

Question

The digestive system breaks down food to basic components, such as glucose. These molecules are then absorbed into the body.  A person consumes a large meal. 

Part A: Explain how the consumption of the meal will affect blood glucose, which is normally maintained at 90 mg/mL.   

Part B: Explain how the body of a healthy person will respond to this change.  

Part C: In type II diabetes, the body tissues become less sensitive to insulin. Explain how the response of a person with type II diabetes will differ from that of a healthy person.