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What is the most widely accepted core component of the metabolic syndrome as mentioned in the text?
What is the most widely accepted core component of the metabolic syndrome as mentioned in the text?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperthyroidism
Based on the text, individuals with metabolic syndrome are at a greater risk of developing which condition?
Based on the text, individuals with metabolic syndrome are at a greater risk of developing which condition?
- Type 2 diabetes (correct)
- Osteoporosis
- Hypertension
- Type 1 diabetes
What percentage of cardiovascular deaths are caused by raised blood glucose?
What percentage of cardiovascular deaths are caused by raised blood glucose?
- 5%
- 20% (correct)
- 15%
- 25%
How does central obesity relate to insulin resistance according to the text?
How does central obesity relate to insulin resistance according to the text?
What happens when cells in the body become less sensitive and eventually resistant to insulin?
What happens when cells in the body become less sensitive and eventually resistant to insulin?
How does the build-up of triglycerides impact insulin sensitivity?
How does the build-up of triglycerides impact insulin sensitivity?
What effect does excessive body fat have on insulin resistance?
What effect does excessive body fat have on insulin resistance?
How is central obesity associated with insulin resistance?
How is central obesity associated with insulin resistance?
What is the impact of insulin resistance in adipose tissue on the liver and peripheral tissues?
What is the impact of insulin resistance in adipose tissue on the liver and peripheral tissues?
How do fatty acids contribute to atherogenic dyslipidemia?
How do fatty acids contribute to atherogenic dyslipidemia?
What is the role of excessive body fat, particularly visceral adipose tissue, in insulin resistance?
What is the role of excessive body fat, particularly visceral adipose tissue, in insulin resistance?
How does central obesity contribute to insulin resistance?
How does central obesity contribute to insulin resistance?
