Week 12: Endocrine System

Question 1

What is a normal glucose range?

Answer 1

4-6mmol/L

Question 2

What do counterregulatory hormones do?

Answer 2

Oppose effects of insulin
- Increase blood glucose levels
- Provide regulated release of glucose for energy
- Help maintain normal blood glucose levels

Question 3

What are clinical manifestations of Type 1 diabetes?

Answer 3

Polyuria (frequent urination)
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive hunger)
Weight loss
Weakness
Fatigue

Question 4

What are clinical manifestations of Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 4

Nonspecific symptoms
May have classic symptoms of type 1
Fatigue
Recurrent infection
Recurrent vaginal yeast or candida infection
Prolonged wound healing
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