Silas is a man who is in his late 70s. He has a condition characterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance. This is otherwise known as
A) diabetic neuropathy.
B) metabolic syndrome.
C) internal atrophy.
D) neurodegeneration.

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The condition described is known as metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors that increase the risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Having hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance are all common components of metabolic syndrome. Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage caused by diabetes, internal atrophy is not a recognized medical condition, and neurodegeneration refers to the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons.

Silas Is a Man Who Is in His Late 70s