The primary physiologic abnormality that causes diabetes is:

A. depletion of blood glucose.
B. ineffective action of insulin.
C. excessive glycogen production.
D. cellular production of ketones.


Answer: B. ineffective action of insulin.

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A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

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A. quantitative B. structured C. unstructured D. qualitative

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The EMR must possess the ability to:

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