3- endocrine 1 Flashcards
1
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pancreas is both
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an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland
2
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endocrine functions secretes (4)
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- insulin
- glucagon
- somatostatin
- amylin
3
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glucagon
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increase blood glucose via glycogenolysis
4
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amylin
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inhibits glucagon secretio after meals
5
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insulin
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- promotes glucose up take by the cells
- only hormone that will lower our blood sugar
6
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Diabetes Mellitus
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altered metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats
7
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DM - meaning of word
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“going through” “ honey”
8
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characteristics of DM
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- polyuria
- polydipsia
- polyphagia
9
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polyuria
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excess urine
10
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polydipsia
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excess thirst
11
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polyphagia
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excess hunger
12
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gulcosuria
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presence of glucose
13
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ketonemia
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presence of ketones
14
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types of DM
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- type 1
- type 2
- gestational
- many are secondary to other condition
15
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pathophysiology of DM type 1
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- destruction of beta cells
- little to no insulin produced
- hyperglycemia and ketonemia
- 10% of diabetics
- immune mediated or idiopathic
- abrupt and earlier age of onset
