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