What is NOT a cause of coma (severely depressed CNS activity)?
A) untreated hyperthyroidism.
B) untreated diabetes mellitus.
C) insulin excess.

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Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause a hypermetabolic state and symptoms such as tremors, agitation, and delirium, but it does not directly cause CNS depression leading to coma.

Answer: B
 Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis, which can cause neurologic symptoms such as confusion and coma.

Answer: C
 Insulin excess can cause hypoglycemia, which can lead to coma, but this is still a form of CNS depression.

What Is NOT a Cause of Coma (Severely Depressed CNS