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Which is true about using genetically modified (GM) bacteria rather than animal pancreases to produce insulin?

increased ethical and religious concerns

reduced production costs

higher production costs

increased risk of allergic reactions

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How could stem cells potentially cure diabetes?

by growing into kidney cells and being implanted into the kidneys

by growing into glucose and being consumed by the patient

by growing into beta cells and being implanted into the pancreas

by growing into insulin and being injected into the body

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What is a common way to treat type 2 diabetes?

pancreas transplants of healthy islet cells

regular physical activity

use of an insulin pump providing continuous insulin administration

regular insulin injections

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What is a feature of type 2 diabetes?

occurs when beta cells produce too much insulin

not associated with obesity

commonly develops later in life

often results from an autoimmune disease

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What is a feature of type 1 diabetes?

commonly develops later in life

occurs when beta cells produce too much insulin

associated with obesity

often results from an autoimmune disease

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What is a common treatment for type 1 diabetes?

regular insulin injections

medications to increase cells' sensitivity to insulin

regular exercise

diet control

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What is the hormone that helps cells absorb glucose from the blood called?

insulin

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What is diabetes mellitus?

a condition characterised by the body producing too much insulin

a condition characterised by low blood pressure

a condition characterised by low blood sugar levels

a condition characterised by improperly regulated blood glucose levels

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What is a sign of diabetes?

glucose in urine

low blood pressure

low blood sugar levels

high insulin levels

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