Week 1 Introduction To Pathophysiology

Question 1

What are the cluster of cells of the Pancreas called?

Answer 1

Islets of Langerhans.

Question 2

Which pancreatic cells are responsible for secreting insulin?

Answer 2

Beta cells.

Question 3

Which pancreatic cells are responsible for secreting somatostatin & gastrin?

Answer 3

Delta cells.

Question 4

What do F cells secrete?

Answer 4

Pancreatic polypeptides.

Question 5

Which pancreatic cells are responsible for secreting glucagon?

Answer 5

Alpha cells.

Question 6

What are the 2 types of diabetes?

Answer 6

Type 1 & type 2.

Question 7

What are the pathological changes that occur with Type 1 diabetes?

Answer 7

There is destruction of the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans.

Question 8

What are the pathological changes that occur with Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 8

There is reduction in the number of the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans or there is an increased resistance to insulin.

Question 9

Name 3 symptoms of Diabetes?

Answer 9

weight loss, excessive thirst, hunger, excessive urination, nocturia, fatigue, lethargy & blurred vision.

Question 10

What are the risk factors associated with diabetes?

Answer 10

Type 1 - family history, viral infection.

Type 2 - obesity, hypertension, poor lifestyle, diet.