Your Nephew Jimmy,who Is 10 Years Old,has Told You That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Your nephew Jimmy,who is 10 years old,has told you that his body doesn't make insulin.He confides in you that he craves candy but was told by his parents that he can only eat sugar-free snacks.From which of the following conditions does Jimmy most likely suffer?

• A)Hyperactivity
• B)Type 1 diabetes
• C)Type 2 diabetes
• D)Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Melanocytes

Cells located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

Avascular

Characterized by or pertaining to tissues that do not contain blood vessels; often referring to areas where healing may be impaired due to lack of blood flow.

Epidermal Layers

The layers of the epidermis, the outermost part of the skin, responsible for skin water resistance and barrier protection.

Lucidum

A thin, translucent layer of the epidermis located beneath the stratum corneum, primarily found in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.