Pathophysiology: Exam 4 questions and answers graded A+ 2024

Pathophysiology: Exam 4Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer Disease that is the cause of an abnormality in blood glucose regulation and nutrient storage related to an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin and/or resistance to the actions of insulin. pancreas - correct answer The following are functions of what major organ? 1) Production of digestive enzymes 2) Production of insulin and glucagon islets of Langerhans - correct answer Which specific part of the pancreas produces insulin and glucagon? Somatastatin - correct answer Hormone that "works on other hormones" Gastrin - correct answer Hormone produced from the stomach (Hint: stomach=gastric) liver - correct answer What other major body organ helps control the storage and mobilization, along with insulin, the body's fuel supply? insulin - correct answer The only known hormone to have a direct effect in lowing blood glucose levels and here are its actions: 1) promotes glucose uptake by target cells and provides for glucose storage as glycogen 2) prevents fat and glycogen breakdown 3) inhibits gluconeogenesis and increases protein synthesis