The Underlying Pathogenic Mechanism for Both Type 1 and Type $\beta$

question 4

Multiple Choice

The underlying pathogenic mechanism for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is

• A) pancreatic \(\beta\)-cell destruction.
• B) lack of insulin receptors.
• C) lack of exercise and chronic overeating.
• D) impaired glucose transport into cells.

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Definitions:

Factor A

Typically used in experimental design, referring to a controlled variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on an outcome.

Levels

Distinct values that a categorical variable can have. In experimental design, it also refers to the treatments or conditions to which subjects are assigned.

Independent Variable

A factor or condition that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable in an experiment.

Combinations

The selection of items from a larger set such that the order of selection does not matter.