Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Prediabetes is a condition defined as a fasting blood glucose from 100-125 mg/dl.
2. The combination of cholesterol and a protein molecule is called a cholesterol mellitus-CM.
3. When the pancreas produces insufficient insulin or none at all, it is called type 2 diabetes.
4. C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation of the blood vessels and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.
5. When an individual exhibits competitive, aggressive, and impatient behaviors, he or she is identified as a Type A personality.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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