RESQ QMA study guide lesson 21-22

What is the master gland? - ans-pituitary gland Where is the master gland located? - ans-anterior lobe of the pituitary gland What are hormones? - ans-Chemical messengers that control the growth, differentiation, and metabolism of specific target cells ***regulates normal body functions what is the cause of diabetes? - ans-partial or complete failure of the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin, which results in abnormally large amounts of sugar (glucose) collecting in the blood stream What is ketoacidosis? - ans-A high concentration of ketones in the blood that results in an increase in the acidity of the blood. Only occurs as a complication of Type 1 diabetes Name 4 symptoms of diabetes - ans-increased appetite weight loss development of ketoacidosis frequent urination thirst what type of diabetes will you most likely observe in long term care setting? - ans-Non Insulin Dependent Mellitus (NIDDM) **type 2