Which of the Following Statements Regarding Diabetes Mellitus Is NOT

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?

• A)Diabetics experience hyperglycemia.
• B)Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics.
• C)Diabetics experience glycosuria.
• D)Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.

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Definitions:

KMnO4

Potassium permanganate, a strong oxidizing agent used in a variety of chemical reactions and as a disinfectant.

Hg(OAc)2

Mercury acetate, a chemical compound used in organic chemistry as a reagent, particularly in reactions involving carbocations.

NaBH4

Sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a reducing agent commonly used in organic synthesis to reduce aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.

Raney Nickel

A finely divided nickel alloy used as a catalyst in hydrogenation and other chemical reactions.