Silas Is a Man Who Is in His Late 70's

question 28

Multiple Choice

Silas is a man who is in his late 70's. He has a condition characterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance. Otherwise known as:

• A) diabetic neuropathy
• B) metabolic syndrome.
• C) internal atrophy.
• D) neurodegeneration.

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Definitions:

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Malaria

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