Which Statement Below Best Describes Why Diabetics Are Two Times

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement below best describes why diabetics are two times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than non- diabetics?

• A)Diabetics tend to be obese and, therefore, cannot get enough aerobic exercise.
• B)Diabetes promotes bacterial infections which will eventually destroy the heart.
• C)Diabetes leads to heart disease because of the side effects of insulin on the cardiovascular system.
• D)Diabetics must take insulin and, therefore, their blood glucose levels fluctuate causing tremendous stress on all systems of their bodies.
• E)Diabetes leads to high cholesterol levels and, therefore, atherosclerosis.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, and attention, and is often associated with the pleasure and reward system.

Therapeutic Half-life

The time required for the concentration of a drug in the body to decrease to half of its starting dose, which is crucial in determining the drug's dosage and scheduling.

Elimination Half-life

The time it takes for the concentration of a substance in the blood to be reduced by half, an important measure in pharmacokinetics.

Distribution Half-life

The time it takes for a drug or substance to reduce to half its initial quantity in the body due to distribution processes.