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QUESTIONS & CERTIFIED SOLUTION.(2025)
endocrine system - (answers)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? - (answers)Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - (answers)Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - (answers)To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells
for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - (answers)70-110
ketoacidosis - (answers)excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - (answers)insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects
, Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - (answers)unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - (answers)type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - (answers)insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia-
frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia - (answers)unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual
weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
QUESTIONS & CERTIFIED SOLUTION.(2025)
endocrine system - (answers)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? - (answers)Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - (answers)Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - (answers)To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells
for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - (answers)70-110
ketoacidosis - (answers)excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - (answers)insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects
, Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - (answers)unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - (answers)type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - (answers)insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia-
frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia - (answers)unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual
weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
