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Which of the Following Terms Means a Chronic Metabolic Disorder

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Which of the following terms means a chronic metabolic disorder in which the pancreas secretes insufficient amounts of insulin or there is insulin resistance?


Definitions:

Sexual Overtones

Subtle or overt references to sexual themes or content, often implicit and used to evoke a particular response or interest.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often caused by a lack of the brain chemical orexin.

Uncontrollable Sleepiness

A condition characterized by an overwhelming urge to sleep at inappropriate times, despite adequate rest.

Sleep Disorder

A medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal, which can interfere with physical, mental, social, and emotional functioning.

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