Which Condition or Factor Most Strongly Supports a Genetic Basis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which condition or factor most strongly supports a genetic basis for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

• A)Type 2 diabetes occurring in two cousins before age 30 years
• B)The disease developing in a person whose parents also have type 2 diabetes
• C)The fact that the incidence of disease concordance is higher in dizygotic twins than in monozygotic twins
• D)The fact that type 2 diabetes is more prevalent in one city than it is in another city of similar size

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Definitions:

Neurologic Assessment

The evaluation of the nervous system conducted by healthcare professionals to detect neurologic disorders or diseases.

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Diabetic Coma

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