Which of the Following People Would Be More Prone to Develop

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be more prone to develop diabetes mellitus type II?

• A) an obese Hispanic child
• B) an obese white adult
• C) an obese Hispanic adult
• D) a thin, malnourished, African American child
• E) a thin white adult

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.

Hypothalamus

Component of the brain that regulates eating, drinking, sex, and basic emotions; abnormal behaviors involving any of these activities may be the result of dysfunction in the hypothalamus.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.