In type 2 diabetes mellitus, there is an autoimmune destruction of the beta cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

F: Unlike type 1 diabetes, autoimmune destruction of the b-cells does not occur in type 2 diabetes mellitus but rather genetic (heredity; family history) plays a major role in its development.

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A patient has a fever and a WBC of 25 ? 109/L with bands and metamyelocytes present. Which of the following conditions describes these results?

a. Reactive leukopenia b. Pseudoneutrophilia c. Left shift d. May-Hegglin anomaly

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What is the tension exerted by blood against the arterial walls as the heart alternately contracts and relaxes?

What will be an ideal response?

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