Question

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by a

decreased
ability of the β cells of the pancreas to
produce insulin. A person with Type 1 diabetes
mellitus who has neglected to take insulin injections
will exhibit which one of the following?
(A) Increased fatty acid synthesis from glucose
in liver
(B) Decreased conversion of fatty acids to
ketone
bodies
(C) Increased stores of triacylglycerol in
adipose
tissue
(D) Increased production of acetone
(E) Increased glucose transport into
muscle cells

Answer 1

When a person with Type 1 diabetes neglects to take insulin injections, they will exhibit increased production of acetone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by a decreased ability of the β cells of the pancreas to produce insulin. When a person with Type 1 diabetes neglects to take insulin injections, they will exhibit increased production of acetone. Without insulin, the body cannot properly utilize glucose for energy, so it begins breaking down fat instead, causing increased production of ketone bodies like acetone. Increased acetone production can lead to a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening.