Which theory explains a possible cause of diabetes?
A. The breakdown of glycogen to glucose is inefficient in people suffering from diabetes.
B. Certain hereditary disorders may cause a deficiency in glucose receptors, causing diabetes.
C. Enzymes found in the liver may metabolize too much insulin, leading to insulin deficiency and diabetes.
D. A mumps-related virus may damage cells of the pancreas, causing diabetes.
Answer: D
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