Endocrine System

Question 1

what is diabetes

Answer 1

disorder of the pancreatic islets
type 1= pancreas does not produce insulin
type 2= pancreas functions well, the liver cannot recognise the insulin

Question 2

how does diabetes present

Answer 2

polydipsia, polyuria, increased hunger, weight loss, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, blurred vision

Question 3

what causes type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

autoimmune disease- genetics

Question 4

what causes type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

obesity, lack of exercise, age, hypertension

Question 5

effects of type 1 diabetes on the body

Answer 5

deficiency or absence of insulin secretion due to destruction of beta cells of islet of Langerhans. insulin therefore cannot perform its function of increasing absorption of glucose into the liver. therefore glucose builds up in the body

Question 6

effects of type 2 diabetes on the body

Answer 6

defective insulin secretion and , insulin receptors on the surface of the cell may become damaged and therefore cannot extract the insulin they require, therefore glucose cannot be broken down by insulin

Question 7

what is hyperglycaemia

Answer 7

raised blood glucose level

Question 8

how does hyperglycaemia present

Answer 8

increased thirst, increased urination, blurred vision, nausea

Question 9

what causes hyperglycaemia

Answer 9

cells are unable to take up and use glucose from the bloodstream, conversion of glucose to glycogen in the liver is diminished, glucogenesis from protein