Q. Consider the following statements about Type-5 diabetes:
1.It is mainly caused by malnutrition-induced lowering of insulin production.
2.The pancreas stops to produce insulin when suffering from this disease.
3.The individuals with very high body-mass index (BMI) are most affected by this disease.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: Type 5 diabetes is caused by malnutrition-induced lowering of insulin production.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas continues to produce insulin, the body does not respond properly to the hormone. While in Type 5 diabetes, the disease causes pancreatic beta cells to function abnormally, leading to insufficient production of insulin.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It affects the individuals who have a significantly lower body-mass index (BMI) — of less than 18.5 kg/m2 in mainly global south countries. The disease has no evidence of autoimmune or genetic causes so far.
Source: IE
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