Pathophysiology Tutorial 1: Endocrinology and Diabetes

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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

  • To produce hormones that stimulate muscle growth
  • To regulate the body's immune system
  • To regulate body's temperature
  • To maintain homeostasis and coordinate various bodily functions (correct)

What is the term for the study of the physiology of abnormal states?

  • Pathophysiology (correct)
  • Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Endocrinology

What is the result of negative feedback in regulatory feedback loops?

  • Hormone production is completely stopped
  • Hormone production remains unchanged
  • Hormone production decreases (correct)
  • Hormone production increases

Which type of endocrine disorder is characterized by hormone production that is below normal?

<p>Hypofunction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of beta cells in the pancreas?

<p>To produce insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal fasting blood glucose level?

<p>70-99 mg/dl (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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