In T2DM, ______.
A. blood glucose homeostasis ceases to function because the beta cells of the pancreatic islets are destroyed
B. blood glucose homeostasis ceases to function because the glucagon cells of the pancreatic islets are destroyed
C. the pancreas loses its ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals or to control the body's glucose level
D. the pancreas overproduces insulin in response to meals leading to suppression of the body’s glucose level
Answer: C
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