If There Is a Strong Genetic Link for Type II

question 22

Multiple Choice

If there is a strong genetic link for type II diabetes mellitus in your family,how might you minimize your risk of developing the disorder?

• A)Monitor your blood glucose levels daily.
• B)Take oral insulin daily.
• C)Diet and exercise.
• D)Eat carbohydrates like starch instead of sweets.

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Definitions:

ENT

Abbreviation for Ear, Nose, and Throat, a medical specialty focusing on disorders of these regions.

Decibel

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, denoting relative loudness.

Pus

A dense, green or yellow liquid found in diseased tissue, made up of deceased white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue remains.

Ossicles

Small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.