Which of the Following Characteristics Increases a Person's Risk of Type

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes?

• A)having northern European ancestry
• B)being taller than average
• C)weighing more than average
• D)having a lower than average waist circumference

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Definitions:

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.

Australopithecus Afarensis

An extinct hominin species known for the famous fossil "Lucy," significant for understanding early human evolution.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of early human that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for its ability to walk upright.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early human that lived approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago, known for using stone tools.