12 Questions
What is the primary function of the endocrine system in the body?
To control functions inside the body
What is the result of hypersecretion in an endocrine gland?
The gland produces more hormone than needed
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
To allow glucose to enter cells
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
What is the role of glucagon in glucose metabolism?
To increase glucose levels in the blood
What is the consequence of untreated diabetes mellitus?
Blood glucose levels become too high
What can occur if a patient with diabetes takes too much medication?
Low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia)
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
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
What can be a life-threatening consequence of untreated hypoglycemia?
Coma or death
What is a common presentation of both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Altered mental status
What is the typical age range of onset for diabetes mellitus type 1?
From early childhood to the fourth decade of life
Test your knowledge of the human endocrine system, its functions, and disorders. Learn about the anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands, hormones, and their role in the body.
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