Which of the Following Is the Best Definition for Diabetes

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for diabetes?

• A) Diabetes is hypoglycemia due to an excess of insulin.
• B) Diabetes is hypoglycemia due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin.
• C) Diabetes is hyperglycemia due to an excess of insulin.
• D) Diabetes is hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance or insufficient insulin.
• E) Diabetes is any disorder of blood sugar.

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Definitions:

Ureter

Tubular structure conducting urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach) that secretes mucus.

Fibrous Coat

A dense tissue layer that provides protective covering or support in various organs and structures in the body.

Liters

Liters are a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one cubic decimeter or 1000 cubic centimeters, commonly used to measure liquids.