Chapter 11 - Distribution To Homeostasis

Question 1

What is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 1

Insulin dependent diabetes, fault in persons immune system

Question 2

What is type 2 diabetes?

Answer 2

Production of insulin however cells do not respond

Question 3

What do thyroid hormones do?

Answer 3

Secrete thyroxine and triiodothyronine

Question 4

Why is thyroid hormones important for homeostasis?

Answer 4

Release in form of heat

Question 5

What does hyperthyroidism do?

Answer 5

Produce too much hormones

Question 6

What is the effect of caffeine for homeostasis?

Answer 6

Stimulates metabolism
Binds to receptors on surface
Increase blood flow through kidneys and lungs

Question 7

What is the effect of alcohol for homeostasis?

Answer 7

Lowers blood sugar

Inhabits production of antdiuretic hormone (reduces water absorption)

Question 8

What is the effect of amphetamine and methamphetamine for homeostasis?

Answer 8

Enter brain releases noradrenaline, dopamine and seotonin

Question 9

What is the effect of MDMA/ ecstasy for homeostasis?

Answer 9

Increase heart rate
Blood pressure
Breathing rate

Question 10

What is the effect of cocaine for homeostasis?

Answer 10

Increased heart rate
Blood pressure
Body temp

Question 11

What is the effect of Heroin for homeostasis?

Answer 11

Breathing rate slows

Blood pressure

Question 12

What is hypertension

Answer 12

High blood pressure occurs when homeostatic response are unable to keep blood pressure at normal level

Question 13

What is diabetes?

Answer 13

High blood glucose levels = hyperglycaemia