Metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk of
a. diabetes mellitus.
b. thyroid disorders.
c. digestive disorders.
d. leukemia and lymphoma.
A
Metabolic syndrome increases risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes mellitus. Even though the thyroid gland regulates body metabolism, it is not associated with metabolic syndrome. Digestive disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma are also not related to metabolic syn-drome.
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