Type II Diabetes Mellitus Is Caused by

question 21

Multiple Choice

Type II diabetes mellitus is caused by

• A)a severe hyposecretion of ADH.
• B)the hyposecretion of insulin due to destruction of the beta cells.
• C)a reduction of ADH receptors on the target cells.
• D)a reduction of the insulin receptors on target cells.
• E)a severe hypersecretion of ADH.

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Definitions:

Collusion

Cooperation among producers to limit production and raise prices so as to raise one another’s profits.

Barriers To Entry

Barriers to entry are obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter an industry, including high initial investment costs, strict regulations, or strong brand loyalty among existing customers.

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, free entry and exit, and perfect information.

Price Takers

Firms or individuals who accept the market price as given and have no influence over it.