Problem 1: Explain how the stomach is protected from self-digestion and why this is necessary?
Problem 2: Can you describe unique anatomical features that enable the stomach to perform digestive functions.
In type II diabetes, insulin is produced but is nonfunctional. These patients are described as "starving in a sea of plenty," because their blood glucose levels are high, but none of the glucose is transported into the cells.
Problem 3: Describe how this leads to malnutrition?