Ethnic Groups Differ in Their Risk for and Presentation of Diabetes

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ethnic groups differ in their risk for and presentation of diabetes. Hispanics:

• A) Have a high incidence of obesity, elevated triglycerides, and hypertension
• B) Do best with drugs that foster weight loss, such as metformin
• C) Both 1 and 2
• D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Definitions:

Mucus

A slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Basement Membrane

A thin layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial or endothelial cells from the underlying connective tissue, providing support and regulation.

Hemidesmosomes

Specialized cell structures involved in the attachment of a cell to the extracellular matrix or basement membrane.

Adhesion Belt

A structure within epithelial cells, made of cadherin proteins, that helps in cell-cell adhesion, maintaining the structural integrity of tissues.