Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Diabetes Mellitus

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding diabetes mellitus?

• A) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the abnormal depletion of blood glucose by the liver.
• B) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by reduced levels of gluconeogenesis in the liver.
• C) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the destruction of glucagon-secreting cells of the pancreas.
• D) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the secretion of glucagon in the urine leading to "sweet urine."
• E) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by ketonemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketouria.

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Connective Tissue

A type of tissue found in the body that supports, binds together, and protects organs, consisting of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its ability to contract and produce force.

Sarcomere

Part of a myofibril between adjacent Z disks.

Skeletal Muscle Fiber

A long, cylindrical cell found in skeletal muscles, characterized by multiple nuclei and striations, responsible for voluntary movements.