In Type II Diabetes, Insulin Levels Are Frequently Normal, Yet

question 98

Multiple Choice

In Type II diabetes, insulin levels are frequently normal, yet the target cells are less sensitive to the effects of insulin. This suggests that

• A) the target cells are impermeable to insulin.
• B) the target cells may lack enough insulin receptors.
• C) the target cells cannot convert insulin to an active form.
• D) the target cells have adequate internal supplies of glucose.
• E) none of the above

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