____________________ mellitus is a disease in which the inadequate production of insulin leads to failure of the body tissues to break down carbohydrates at a normal rate
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Diabetes
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Which term best describes an inflammation of the renal pelvis?
A) nephritis B) calycitis C) pyelonephritis
Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides?
A) Homicides rates increase each year in the United States. B) Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24. C) Homicide rates are about the same among white and nonwhite ethnic groups. D) Homicide rates are about the same among males and females.
Muscle endurance can be defined as the ability
A. to generate maximal force against resistance. B. of muscles to perform routine tasks without undue fatigue. C. to exert optimal force rapidly. D. to sustain an effort for a prolonged period.
Which autoimmune disease puts people on the path to renal failure?
a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Diabetic nephropathy c. Gout d. SLE