Type 1 diabetes has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

1.it results form a deficiency of insulin.
2.it usually occurs before age 40.
3.it is associated with high levels of central body fat.
4.it results due to a destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.


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A. when someone does not consume an adequate amount of a certain nutrient or nutrients. B. when an illness results in poor absorption of a certain nutrient or nutrients. C. when someone consumes too much of a certain nutrient or nutrients. D. None of the above

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The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs

a. lower esophageal sphincter b. pharynx c. ileocecal valve d. epiglottis e. esophagus

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a. increases absorption. b. decreases absorption. c. has no effect on absorption.

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