Asked by Newton Kiet Phung on Sep 24, 2024
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Which disease is defined as a metabolic disorder characterized by the body's inability to produce or use insulin?
A) leukemia
B) lung cancer
C) diabetes
D) breast cancer
Metabolic Disorder
A condition that occurs when the metabolic process is disrupted, leading to an imbalance of essential substances in the body.
Insulin
A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food for energy or to store glucose for future use.
- Familiarize oneself with the basic details of diabetes and its assorted types.
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Samad Nadeem3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by the body's inability to produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. Without insulin, glucose cannot enter cells and remains in the bloodstream, causing high blood sugar levels.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the basic details of diabetes and its assorted types.