Pancreas What organ is responsible for insulin levels?
Aplha cells What produces Glucagon?
-Stimulates breakdown of glycogen in liver (glycogenolysis) What does Glucagon do?
-Stimulates formation of Carbohydrates in Liver
-Stimulates breakdown of lipids
Blood glucose level regulate how much glucagon is secreted
Beta cells -Secrete insulin, which decreases blood glucose
-Secretion is regulated by blood glucose levels
Delta cells -Produces somatostatin, which inhibits production of glucagon and insulin
-Balances alpha and beta cell function
Adrenal glands What releases Epinephrine?
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Pituitary What releases the Growth Hormone?
Adrenal glands What releases Cortisol?
Glucagon What hormones cause blood glucose levels to rise?
Epinephrine
Growth Hormone
Cortisol
Type 1 Diabetes Insulin dependent or juvenile onset Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 Diabetes Non-insulin dependent or adult onset Diabetes Mellitus
Also includes Prediabetes and Gestational DM
Contributing factors to Type 1 DM -Strongly inherited
-Exposure to virus
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