Which of the Following Individuals Would Be at Greatest Risk

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk to develop Type 2 diabetes?

• A)White, 50-year-old woman, obese, second child weighed 10 pounds at birth
• B)African American, 55-year-old man, hypertension, exercises regularly
• C)Hispanic, 22-year-old woman, healthy weight, family history of diabetes
• D)White, 75-year-old man, history of prostate cancer and high triglycerides

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a flavor enhancer in food.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, often described as savory or meaty, associated with flavors of broth, cheese, and soy sauce.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue and in the mouth that are responsible for detecting and interpreting tastes.

Sclera

The white, opaque, fibrous outer layer of the eyeball; it provides protection and form.