Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves of the hands and lower legs as a result of diabetes mellitus.
2. Tetany is nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from too much calcium in the bloodstream.
3. Insulinoma is a pancreas tumor that secretes excessive amounts of insulin.
4. Acromegaly is a condition that affects children, causing enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities.
5. Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients.


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

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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A) one. B) two. C) three. D) four.

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

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