6E - Malfunctions in homeostasis Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Definition of autoimmune
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2
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Definition of Lethargy
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3
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Definition of Metabolism
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4
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What is type 1 diabetes?
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Autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks beta cells as non self and attacks them using autoantibodies (born with it)
5
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Symptoms of Hyperglycaemia
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- Increased urination and thirst
- lethargy
- increased hunger
- weight loss
6
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If Hyperglycemia is untreated, what happens?
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- kidney and heart disease
- Prolonged wound healing
7
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What happens when you get hypoglycaemia?
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Alpha cells impaired and glucagon is not produced if blood glucose levels fall
8
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What is hypoglycaemia due to?
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- too much insulin injected
- excessive exercise
- lack of glucose consumed
9
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add thyroid
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