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Endocrine System and Its Functions

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What is the primary function of the endocrine system in the body?

To control functions inside the body (correct)
To regulate body temperature
To produce blood cells
To aid in digestion

What is the result of hypersecretion in an endocrine gland?

The gland starts to produce a different hormone
The gland stops functioning
The gland produces more hormone than needed (correct)
The gland produces less hormone than needed

What is the main function of insulin in the body?

To allow glucose to enter cells (correct)
To store glucose in the liver
To increase glucose levels in the blood
To break down glucose in the blood

What is the term for the condition in which the body has an impaired ability to get glucose into the cells to be used for energy?

Diabetes mellitus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glucagon in glucose metabolism?

To increase glucose levels in the blood (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of untreated diabetes mellitus?

Blood glucose levels become too high (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if a patient with diabetes takes too much medication?

Low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of diabetes mellitus type 1?

An autoimmune disorder in which the immune system produces antibodies against the pancreatic beta cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an insulin pump in type 1 diabetes?

To provide insulin and correction doses of insulin based on carbohydrate intake at mealtimes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a life-threatening consequence of untreated hypoglycemia?

Coma or death (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common presentation of both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?

Altered mental status (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range of onset for diabetes mellitus type 1?

From early childhood to the fourth decade of life (D) Signup and view all the answers