5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans

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In a clinical study investigating glycemic regulation, scientists evaluated the impact of a novel peptide, Compound Δ9\Delta_9Δ9​, on the blood glucose concentration of diabetic mini-pigs during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).

The mini-pigs were divided into two treatment groups:

  • Cohort A: Received a control saline treatment (vehicle).
  • Cohort B: Received an injection of Compound Δ9\Delta_9Δ9​.

Following their respective treatments, both cohorts were administered a standard glucose solution at time t=0t = 0t=0 minutes. The blood glucose concentration of each cohort was monitored over a 180-minute period, as shown in the graph below.

Glycemic response of Cohorts A and B over 180 minutes

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How many minutes earlier did Cohort B reach its maximum blood glucose concentration compared to Cohort A?

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Determine the difference between the maximum blood glucose concentration of Cohort A and the maximum blood glucose concentration of Cohort B, in mmol/dm3\text{mmol/dm}^3mmol/dm3.

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