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22 yr old woman is concerned about her risk for developing diabetes because her mother has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is the primary defect thought to predispose individuals towards the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus?

a. anti-insulin receptor antibodies
b. autoimmune destruction of pancreatic “β cells
c. dysregulation of pancreatic “β cells
d. increased peripheral insulin resistance
e. suppressed hepatic glycogen synthesis

[ArchivalUser]

AAA

[ArchivalUser]

i thot ...wud be d
a i think is ass with IDDM

[ArchivalUser]

D.

[ArchivalUser]

in type !! we have problem with insulin receptors..insulin is produced but receptors are not enough

[ArchivalUser]

yes it should be D...as receptors for insulin develop resistance for the action of insulin..