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Endocrine System Flashcards

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Endocrine

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Releases substances (hormones) into the bloodstream

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Exocrine

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Releases substances to outside of body or into intestines

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Example of an exocrine gland

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One that secretes digestive enzymes

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Hypothalamus

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The “control center” for pituitary gland

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What does the hypothalamus produce?

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Releasing factors

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What do releasing factors from the hypothalamus do?

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Stimulate the pituitary to produce hormones

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What are the two parts of the pituitary gland?

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Anterior and posterior pituitary

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Adenohypophysis

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Anterior pituitary

Glandular tissue

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Neurohypophysis

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Posterior pituitary
Neural tissue
Extension of the hypothalamus

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What does the pituitary gland do?

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Releases hormones

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Where is ACTH produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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Where is GH produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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Where is MSH produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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Where is TSH produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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Where is FSH and LH produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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Where is prolactin produced?

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Anterior pituitary

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17
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Where is oxytocin produced?

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Posterior pituitary

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Where is ADH produced?

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Posterior pituitary

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Target Organs

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Cells on organs that have receptors for specific hormones

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Target organs for oxytocin

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Uterus
Mammary glands (breasts)
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Functions of oxytocin

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Stimulates contractions in the uterus

Promotes milk SECRETION in mammary glands

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Disorders of oxytocin

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Unknown

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Target organs for prolactin

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Mammary glands (breasts)

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Functions of prolactin

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Promotes milk PRODUCTION

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Hyposecretion of prolactin results in

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Decreased milk production in nursing mothers

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Galactorrhea

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Abnormal milk production

Excess milk production in non-nursing women or men

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Target organs for follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones

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Ovaries

Testes

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Functions of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones in females (2)

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Promotes egg production and ovulation

Stimulates estrogen and progesterone production

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Functions of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones in males (2)

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Promotes sperm production

Stimulates testosterone production

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Hyposecretion of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones

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Decreased reproductive capacity

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Hypersecretion of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones

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Unknown

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Thyroid Hormones

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Calcitonin

T4 and T3

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Calcitonin

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Thyroid hormone

Decreases blood calcium levels

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How does calcitonin decrease blood calcium levels?

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Takes calcium out of blood to build bones

Increases calcium loss from kidneys

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What do T4 and T3 do?

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Regulate metabolism

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36
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Myxedema

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Slow metabolism
Hypothyroidism
Hyposecretion of TSH

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Symptoms of myxedema (4)

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Cold
Overweight
Fatigue
Swelling of face

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Grave’s Disease

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Increased metabolism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypersecretion of TSH

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Symptoms of Grave’s Disease (4)

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Low weight
Heart arrhythmia
Anxiety
Exopthalamus

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Exopthalamus

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Bulging eyes

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What causes exopthalamus?

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Tissues are built up/swell behind eyes to push them out, causing them to bulge

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Target organs for growth hormones (4)

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Bones
Cartilage
Liver
Muscles

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Functions for growth hormones (2)

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Stimulates growth

Increases use of fats for energy

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Pituitary Dwarfism

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Hyposecretion of growth hormones in children

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Gigantism

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Hypersecretion of growth hormones in children

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Acromegaly

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Enlargement of extremities

Hypersection of growth hormones in adults

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What else can acromegaly influence?

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What almost always causes gigantism and acromegaly?

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Pituitary tumor

49
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Target organs for adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Adrenal Cortex

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Functions of adrenocorticotropic hormone (2)

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Stimules cortisol secretion

Helps body handle stressful situations

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Cortisol

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Stress hormone

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Cushing Disease

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Hypersecretion of cortisol (from adrenocorticotropic hormone)
Fat distribution is altered

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Symptoms of Cushing Disease

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Weight gain
Hair loss
Slow healing
Moon face
Buffalo hump
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Target organs for antidiuretic hormones (like vasopressin)

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Function of antidiuretic hormones

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Stimulates the increase in water reabsorption in nephrons

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Diabetes Insipidus

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Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone

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Symptoms of diabetes insipidus

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Excess urine production
Dehydration
Electrolyte (salt) imbalances

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Non-Pituitary Hormones (13)

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Calcitonin
Thyroxine
Triiodothyronine
Parathyroid Hormone
Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
Mineral Corticoids (aldosterone)
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Glucagon
Insulin
Estrogen
Testosterone
Melatonin
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Where is the pineal gland located?

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What does the pineal gland produce?

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Melatonin

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Helps regulate daily cycles

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Where is thymus located?

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Behind sternum

Looks like a butterfly

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What does the thymus do?

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Helps develop immune systems in children

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Adrenal Gland Hormones (2)

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Mineral corticoids

Glucocorticoids

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Mineral Corticoids

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Increases blood sodium levels

Hold more sodium in body

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How do mineral corticoids increase blood sodium levels?

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Increasing reabsorption by kidneys

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What produces mineral corticoids?

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Adrenal cortex

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Aldosteronism

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Hypersecretion of mineral corticoids

Increases blood pressure and lowers potassium levels

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Addison’s Disease

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Hyposecretion of mineral corticoids

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Symptoms of Addison’s disease (4)

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Fatigue
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Darkened skin

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Who had Addison’s disease?

72
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Glucocorticoids (2)

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Regulate metabolism of carbs, proteins, and fats

Decreases inflammation

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What produces glucocorticoids?

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Adrenal cortex

74
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What results from a hypersecretion of glucocorticoids?

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Cushing Disease

75
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Parathyroid Hormones

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Opposite of calcitonin

Increases blood calcium levels

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How do parathyroid hormones increase blood calcium levels?

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Breaks down bone to get the calcium

Increases reabsorption by kidneys

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Pancreatic Hormones (2)

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Glucagon

Insulin

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Glucagon

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Increases blood glucose

79
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How does glucagon increase blood glucose?

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Stimulating breakdown of glycogen

80
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Glycogen

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Storage form of glucose

81
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Where is glycogen?

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Liver and muscles

82
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Hypoglycemia

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Low blood sugar

Hyposecretion of glucagon

83
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Insulin

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Decreases blood glucose

84
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How does insulin decrease blood glucose?

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Stimulating cells to take up glucose from the blood

85
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What is Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 caused by?

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Not enough insulin in body

Hyposecretion of insulin from the pancreas

86
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What happens during Diabetes Mellitus Type 1?

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Body cannot absorb glucose

An autoimmune process where body attacks the insulin-producing cells

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Hyperglycemia

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High blood glucose

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What is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 caused by?

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Cells in body not responding to insulin

Poor food choices and genetics

89
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What happens during Diabetes Mellitus Type 2?

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Plenty of insulin is produced, but cells don’t act as they should
Causes hyperglycemia

90
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Symptoms of diabetes mellitus

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Polydipsia
Polyuria
Polyphagia

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Polyphagia

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Excessive eating

94
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Why is polydipsia a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

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Person is losing a lot of water in urine

95
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Why is polyuria a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

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Glucose in urine “pulls” water with it into urine so less water gets reabsorbed by kidneys

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Why is polyphasic a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

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Person is not able to utilize glucose effectively in body, so they are always hungry

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