Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
type 1 diabetes—ANSWER--Diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood
or adolescence and is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high
blood glucose levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes—ANSWER--Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting
from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with
increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes—ANSWER--The pathophysiology of diabetes involves
plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to mobilize
energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma
glucose, the speed that plasma glucose concentrations fall, and other available
metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
acromegaly—ANSWER--abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism—ANSWER--excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
, ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat intolerance, diaphoresis,
diarrhea, inability to concentrate that interferes with work performance; enlarged
thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although appetite and dietary
intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism—ANSWER--Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or
more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid
hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known
as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism—ANSWER--pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland
makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated
they will have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart
failure
hypothyroidism—ANSWER--A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less
productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
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Questions and Answers 100% PASS
type 1 diabetes—ANSWER--Diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood
or adolescence and is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high
blood glucose levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes—ANSWER--Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting
from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with
increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes—ANSWER--The pathophysiology of diabetes involves
plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to mobilize
energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma
glucose, the speed that plasma glucose concentrations fall, and other available
metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
acromegaly—ANSWER--abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism—ANSWER--excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
, ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat intolerance, diaphoresis,
diarrhea, inability to concentrate that interferes with work performance; enlarged
thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although appetite and dietary
intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism—ANSWER--Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or
more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid
hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known
as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism—ANSWER--pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland
makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated
they will have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart
failure
hypothyroidism—ANSWER--A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less
productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
