Type II diabetes mellitus ________.

A. is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic alpha cells
B. results from a decrease in the effectiveness of insulin on body tissues
C. is characterized by destruction of the pancreatic beta cells
D. results from a deficiency of insulin


Answer: B

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