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endocrine system correct answer: composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? correct answer: Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? correct answer: Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? correct answer: To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? correct answer: 70-110
ketoacidosis correct answer: excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus correct answer: insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus correct answer: unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability what are the two most common diabetes mellitus correct answer:
type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? correct answer: insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? correct answer: poor life style choices, excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? correct answer: Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar.
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? correct answer: polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia correct answer: unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low correct answer: lead to seizures, coma, death