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Endocrine tissues
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Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.Exocrine tissues produces and secretes[…]
Read moreInsulin,”is secreted when blood glucose level is high after eating. Has three actions: a. Insulin stimulates liver, fat
Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.Insulin,”is secreted when blood glucose[…]
Read moreGlucagon,”secreted between meals in response to low blood glucose level. a. Liver and adipose tissue are main targets.b. Adipose tissue cells break fat into glycerol and fatty acids.c. Liver uses glycerol and fatty acids as substrates for glucose
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Read moreDiabetes mellitus,”is a common disease where body cells do not take up or metabolize sugar. 2. Sugar in urine is common laboratory test; blood glucose level is high enough kidneys excrete glucose.3. Liver is not storing glucose as glycogen and cells are not utilizing glucose for energy. 4. Since carbohydrate is not being metabolized
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Read moretype I (insulin-dependent) diabetes,”disease where pancreas does not produce insulina. Viral infection causes cytotoxic T cells to destroy pancreatic islets.b. Treated with daily administration of insulin
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Read moretype II (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes,”a. This form of diabetes usually occurs in obese and inactive individuals of any age. b. Pancreas does produce insulin but cells do not respond to it. c. Initially, this is a result of cells lacking receptors for insulin. d. Untreated, type II can have serious symptoms: blindness, kidney disease, circulatory disorders, strokes
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Read morePineal gland,”produces melatonin
Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.Pineal gland,”produces melatonin primarily at[…]
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