Endocrine System Signs and Symptoms (Pancreas)

Question 1

Chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism resulting in hyperglycemia and glycosuria

Answer 1

Diabetes mellitus (DM)

Question 2

Secondary complication of diabetes that affects blood vessels of the retina, resulting in visual changes and even blindness

Answer 2

Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 3

Also called type 1 diabetes mellitus; develops early in life when the pancreas stops insulin production; patient must take daily insulin injection

Answer 3

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
(IDDM)

Question 4

Tumor of the islets of Langerhans cells of the pancreas that secretes excessive amount of insulin

Answer 4

Insulinoma

Question 5

Acidosis due to excess of acidic ketone bodies (waste products); also called diabetic acidosis

Answer 5

Ketoacidosis

Question 6

Also called type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer 6

Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)

Question 7

Damage to nerves in lower legs and hands as result of diabetes mellitus; symptoms include either extreme sensitivity or numbness and tingling

Answer 7

Peripheral neuropathy