chapter 18 part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
type I diabetes
- definition
- 2 things
A
- insulin dependent diabetes
- loss or inadequate production of insulin
- must take insulin to survive
2
Q
Type 2 diabetes
- associated with
- insulin levels are low bc of
- insulin levels can also be ___
- why are drugs given
- eventually what happens
A
- obesity
- inadequate production
- normal or in excess- cells are unable to respond
- to reduce glucose release from the liver
- insulin production may stop
3
Q
diabetes insipidus
- definition
- produces
- what can occur if not treated
A
- due to the under production of ADH
- large vol of urine - ~10L/day
- dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
4
Q
endocrine glands: pineal gland
- hormone produced
- regulation (2)
A
- melatonin
- production runs in cycles (high levels at night; low during the day)
- visual pathways help to regulate the production
- production runs in cycles (high levels at night; low during the day)
5
Q
melatonin
- made from
- 2 functions
A
- made from molecules of seratonin
- timing of sexual maturation
- sets circadian rhythms
- timing of sexual maturation
6
Q
what does timing of sexual maturation do
A
regulates release of GnRH
