QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST Questions And Answers

endocrine system - ANS 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? - ANS Endocrine System The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANS Insulin , Glucagon What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANS To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANS 70-110 ketoacidosis - ANS excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid diabetes mellitus - ANS insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - ANS unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANS type 1 & type 2 What is type 1 diabetes? - ANS insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger 8 signs of hyperglycemia - ANS unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability