Malfunctions in homeostasis

Question 1

Type 1

Answer 1

• an autoimmune disease
• incurable
  increasing
  -family history

Question 2

Diabetes

Answer 2

a group of diseases that result in too much glucose in the blood blood

type 1- chronic condition in which the pancreases produces little or no insulin

type 2- chronic condition that affects the way the body processes glucose.

Question 3

Type 2

Answer 3

caused more about lifestyle factors

Question 4

Hyperglycemia

Answer 4

the state of having blood glucose levels above the normal range (>7.8 mmol/L)

Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Headache
Difficulty concentrating
Unintended weight loss
Slow-healing sores or cuts
Recurrent infections
Nausea and vomiting
Dry mouth and skin
Shortness of breath (in severe cases)

Question 5

Hypoglycemia

Answer 5

the state of having blood glucose levels below the normal range (<4.0 mmol/L)

Shakiness or trembling
Sweating, including cold sweats
Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Hunger
Irritability or mood changes
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Blurred vision
Weakness or fatigue
Headache
Difficulty concentrating
Confusion or difficulty speaking
Seizures (in severe cases)
Loss of consciousness (in severe cases)

Question 6

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

caused by an overactive thyroid gland

Question 7

thyroid gland

Answer 7

butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck and is part of the endocrine system. it secretes triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T3).

Question 8

Healthy (Hyperthyroidism)

Answer 8

the hypothalamus released thyroptropin-releasing hormone, which stimulare the anterioir pituitary gallnd and secretes thyroid stimulating hormone. this stimulates the thyroid gland, which secreates T3 and T4.

Question 9

bad (Hyperthyroidism)

Answer 9

a condition where the thyroid produces too much T3 and T4.

Question 10

Grave disease

Answer 10

cause of hyperthyroidism.

an autoimmune disease. it produces thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (antibody) that binds to the TSH receptors on the thyroid, causing the release of T3 and T4.

Question 11

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Answer 11

Unintended weight loss, despite increased appetite
Rapid or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
Increased sweating and sensitivity to heat
Trembling hands (tremors)
Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
Fatigue or muscle weakness
Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Changes in bowel habits, such as more frequent bowel movements
Increased thirst and urination
Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter)
Lighter or irregular menstrual periods in women
Thinning of the skin
Brittle hair and nails
Bulging eyes (exophthalmos) in Graves’ disease, a specific type of hyperthyroidism