The Predominant Type of Diabetes

question 28

Multiple Choice

The predominant type of diabetes:

• A)usually results from an autoimmune disorder.
• B)develops most often in people over 40.
• C)is called type 1 diabetes.
• D)develops as a result of drastic weight loss.

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Definitions:

Increased Sweating

A physiological condition where the body sweats more than usual, typically in response to heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Brown Adipose Tissue

A type of fat tissue in mammals that generates heat by burning calories, significantly contributing to thermoregulation.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in most eukaryotic cells, acting as the site of cellular respiration and energy production through the creation of ATP.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue which is attached to bones and is involved in the control of voluntary movements of the body.