The Abbreviation NIDDM Means the Same as ________

question 127

Multiple Choice

The abbreviation NIDDM means the same as ________.

• A)type 2 diabetes mellitus
• B)non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
• C)adult-onset diabetes mellitus
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, causing them to act.

Effector

An organ, gland, or muscle capable of responding to a stimulus, especially a nerve impulse.

Mixed Nerve

A nerve containing both afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerve fibers, allowing it to transmit signals in both directions between the brain and various parts of the body.

Facial

Pertaining to the face, involving structures, muscles, or expressions associated with the facial region.