Nicole Khumalo
Unit 14: Physiological disorders and their care-task 1
A physiological disorder is a condition that interferes with the body's functions and
the way that they are carried out, having a great impact on an individual. As a result
of incorrect functioning, a plethora of effects will be identified in the organism which
will further impact the function of a particular body system. In this report I will
investigate the nature of two differentiating physiological disorders-Diabetes and
Parkinson’s disease. I will be explaining the causes, signs and symptoms on service
users, whilst analysing the changes in body systems and functions resulting from
different types of physiological disorders on service users. Enabling me to provide an
evaluation of the impact of physiological disorders on the health and wellbeing of
individuals. Finally, I will examine the treatment and support available for service
users in a critique that highlights the benefits and the conceivable risks derived from
treatment.
Endocrine system disorders-
The endocrine system plays a major role in the regulation of the body’s hormones
and all biological processes in the organism, such as the development of the brain
and nervous system, the growth and functioning of the reproductive system Aswell
as the metabolism and blood sugar levels, stimulating immediate and life-long bodily
responses and functions. The male testes, female ovaries, adrenal glands, pituitary,
and thyroid are significant constituents of the endocrine system. The endocrine
system works very closely with the nervous system by maintaining the organisms
internal steady state and further responses to stimuli external to the human body.
, Correct functioning of the endocrine system-
The main function of the endocrine system is to preserve homeostasis-maintaining
somewhat balance in the human body. The endocrine system utilizes blood vessels
to transport hormones around the body to a specific target cell, whereby different
hormones produce distinct effects. It could be argued that the hypothalamus is the
control system which regulates the endocrine system. The hypothalamus is
connected to the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating/controlling the
release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus sends a signal to
the pituitary glands which causes the gland to secrete a stimulating hormone into the
bloodstream which then targets a particular gland within the endocrine system.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic/metabolic condition whereby the pancreas is unable to produce
insulin or when the organism is unable to efficiently utilise the insulin. Insulin is a
hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows glucose from the food consumed to
pass from the bloodstream into the cells in the body to produce energy. There are
two distinctive types of diabetes. Type one diabetes is caused by an autoimmune
reaction when the organisms defence system simply attacks the cells that produce
the hormone insulin. As a result, the body produces little to no insulin. The risk
factors interlinked to type one diabetes can be enhanced by a combination of genes
and environmental factors. In contrast, type two diabetes occurs when the organism
becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce an efficient
amount of insulin to preserve normal blood glucose levels. Type two diabetes use to
Unit 14: Physiological disorders and their care-task 1
A physiological disorder is a condition that interferes with the body's functions and
the way that they are carried out, having a great impact on an individual. As a result
of incorrect functioning, a plethora of effects will be identified in the organism which
will further impact the function of a particular body system. In this report I will
investigate the nature of two differentiating physiological disorders-Diabetes and
Parkinson’s disease. I will be explaining the causes, signs and symptoms on service
users, whilst analysing the changes in body systems and functions resulting from
different types of physiological disorders on service users. Enabling me to provide an
evaluation of the impact of physiological disorders on the health and wellbeing of
individuals. Finally, I will examine the treatment and support available for service
users in a critique that highlights the benefits and the conceivable risks derived from
treatment.
Endocrine system disorders-
The endocrine system plays a major role in the regulation of the body’s hormones
and all biological processes in the organism, such as the development of the brain
and nervous system, the growth and functioning of the reproductive system Aswell
as the metabolism and blood sugar levels, stimulating immediate and life-long bodily
responses and functions. The male testes, female ovaries, adrenal glands, pituitary,
and thyroid are significant constituents of the endocrine system. The endocrine
system works very closely with the nervous system by maintaining the organisms
internal steady state and further responses to stimuli external to the human body.
, Correct functioning of the endocrine system-
The main function of the endocrine system is to preserve homeostasis-maintaining
somewhat balance in the human body. The endocrine system utilizes blood vessels
to transport hormones around the body to a specific target cell, whereby different
hormones produce distinct effects. It could be argued that the hypothalamus is the
control system which regulates the endocrine system. The hypothalamus is
connected to the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating/controlling the
release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus sends a signal to
the pituitary glands which causes the gland to secrete a stimulating hormone into the
bloodstream which then targets a particular gland within the endocrine system.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic/metabolic condition whereby the pancreas is unable to produce
insulin or when the organism is unable to efficiently utilise the insulin. Insulin is a
hormone secreted by the pancreas that allows glucose from the food consumed to
pass from the bloodstream into the cells in the body to produce energy. There are
two distinctive types of diabetes. Type one diabetes is caused by an autoimmune
reaction when the organisms defence system simply attacks the cells that produce
the hormone insulin. As a result, the body produces little to no insulin. The risk
factors interlinked to type one diabetes can be enhanced by a combination of genes
and environmental factors. In contrast, type two diabetes occurs when the organism
becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce an efficient
amount of insulin to preserve normal blood glucose levels. Type two diabetes use to
