Question 9 / 21:  11 yr old FS lab preseted for intermittent weakness , one seizure

Chem Panel : Low glucose 38 (normal 65)

BUN 13 (normal) Creat (normal)

Phos (normal) Ca (normal)

TP (normal) Insulin Assay : 37 (normal 5-20)

Why does this dog have high insulin levels despite hypoglycemia?

A  This dog is septic
B  This dog has Cushings
C  This dog has pregnancy toxemia
D  This dog has insulinoma
E  This dog is experiencing an excitement response
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Explanation:

Insulinoma is defined as high blood insulin levels in spite of hypoglycemia (BG <60)

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