Why is type 1 diabetes considered an autoimmune disorder?
Researchers believe that in genetically susceptible people type 1 diabetes is triggered by a viral infection. The immune system is stimulated to produce antibodies that attack and destroy the insulin-producing ?-cells of the pancreas.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
People who take antiretroviral drugs are at greater risk of developing which condition?
A) end-stage renal disease B) pancreatitis C) insulin resistance D) cirrhosis
Diseases that cause the malabsorption of fat can result in a deficiency of
A. copper. B. vitamin E. C. vitamin C. D. selenium.
Cellular waste products must be readily excreted in order for the body to remain healthy. The waste products that accumulate can be actively excreted by all of the following organs except:
A. the kidneys. B. the lungs. C. the skin. D. the hair.