An undiagnosed diabetic patient's insulin levels are elevated while the cellular receptors for the insulin are not sensitive (to the insulin). You would anticipate which of the following when caring for this patient?

While gathering a history from a 65-year-old man, you note that he takes a beta blocker. You know this is a cardiac medication which will:

A) cause smooth muscle in the heart to contract. B) block the beta receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system. C) interrupt the signals to the vagus nerve. D) reduce the rate and force of cardiac contractions.

_________________________ medicine is focused on growing specialized tissues for spinal cord injuries, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and many other currently unthought-of applications

a. Regenerative b. Specialized c. Genetic d. Human enhancement