Multiple choice

In an individual, a decline in insulin hormone receptors on cells may cause

  1. diabetes insipidus

  2. type I diabetes mellitus

  3. type II diabetes mellitus

  4. gestational diabetes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Type II diabetes mellitus is caused due to insulin resistance primarily within the muscles and fat tissue and inadequate insulin production from the beta cells of pancreas.

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