Question

Metabolic conditions, such as __________________, may be a common link between hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and CHD.

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. insulin resistance
d. Cushing's syndrome

Answer 1

c. insulin resistance

Step-by-step explanation:

Insulin Resistance -

The condition when the cells are not able to respond to the insulin hormone .

Insulin is produced by the body , to prevent hyperglycemia and organ damage .

In case of Insulin resistance , the cells are already resistant to insulin and are not able to use it effectively , hence , there is high blood sugars .

And the beta cells present in the pancreas increases the production of insulin , and therefore , high blood insulin level .

And when left undetected , can cause diabetes .

Even , CHD , diabetes , obesity and hypertension are the conditions of insulin resistance .