Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests May Indicate Diabetes Mellitus

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diagnostic tests may indicate diabetes mellitus?

• A) thyroid scan
• B) total calcium
• C) fasting blood sugar
• D) protein-bound iodine

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Definitions:

Disaccharide

Condensation product of two monosaccharides by the elimination of water.

Sucrose

A type of sugar, made of glucose and fructose, often referred to as table sugar.

Glucose

A basic glucose molecule serving as a vital energy source in life and a component in many types of carbohydrates.

Glycogen

An energy-storing polysaccharide made of glucose, found in animals and fungi, with a branched structure.