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Which of the Following Is a Complex Disorder of Carbohydrate

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Which of the following is a complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism that is primarily a result of a deficiency or lack of insulin secretion by the pancreas or a resistance to insulin?


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Tympanic Membrane

Membranous region that receives air vibrations in an auditory organ; in humans, the eardrum.

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron found in the retina, serving as an intermediary between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells, contributing to the processing of visual information.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that oscillates in response to sound, playing a critical role in the perception of sound.

Internal Senses

Refers to the body's ability to sense its own physiological condition, encompassing sensations like hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

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