McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia; on the contrary, it is often associated with hypoglycemia during exercise.
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McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia
Question:
A 40-year-old woman presents to your clinic with a 6-month history of persistent fatigue and muscle weakness, especially in her lower limbs. She also complains of frequent urination and constant thirst. Physical examination shows diffuse wasting of muscles with mild proximal muscle weakness. Biochemical analysis reveals elevated blood and urine glucose levels. She has a family history of similar symptoms. Based on the patient's history and physical examination, which biochemical pathway is most likely to be affected in this patient?
Options:
A)Glycolysis
B)Urea cycle
C)Glycogenolysis
D)Cori cycle
E)Pentose phosphate Pathway
McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia
Question:
A 40-year-old woman presents to your clinic with a 6-month history of persistent fatigue and muscle weakness, especially in her lower limbs. She also complains of frequent urination and constant thirst. Physical examination shows diffuse wasting of muscles with mild proximal muscle weakness. Biochemical analysis reveals elevated blood and urine glucose levels. She has a family history of similar symptoms. Based on the patient's history and physical examination, which biochemical pathway is most likely to be affected in this patient?
Options:
A)Glycolysis
B)Urea cycle
C)Glycogenolysis
D)Cori cycle
E)Pentose phosphate Pathway