Question

Match the correct term to the description.
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Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood

90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America

“Good” cholesterol

Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies

The elevation of glucose levels in the blood

Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials

Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood.

The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes
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HDL
Type 1
hyperglycemia
Type 2
Atherosclerosis
Diabetes
Obesity
Insulin

Answer 1

Here are the terms matched to their corresponding descriptions:

1. Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood - **Insulin**

2. 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America - **Type 2**

3. “Good” cholesterol - **HDL**

4. Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies - **Type 1**

5. The elevation of glucose levels in the blood - **Hyperglycemia**

6. Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials - **Atherosclerosis**

7. Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood - **Diabetes**

8. The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes - **Obesity**