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1
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type I diabetes

  • definition
  • 2 things
A
  • insulin dependent diabetes
  • loss or inadequate production of insulin
  • must take insulin to survive
2
Q

Type 2 diabetes

  • associated with
  • insulin levels are low bc of
  • insulin levels can also be ___
  • why are drugs given
  • eventually what happens
A
  • obesity
  • inadequate production
  • normal or in excess- cells are unable to respond
  • to reduce glucose release from the liver
  • insulin production may stop
3
Q

diabetes insipidus

  • definition
  • produces
  • what can occur if not treated
A
  • due to the under production of ADH
  • large vol of urine - ~10L/day
  • dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
4
Q

endocrine glands: pineal gland

  • hormone produced
  • regulation (2)
A
  • melatonin
    1. production runs in cycles (high levels at night; low during the day)
      1. visual pathways help to regulate the production
5
Q

melatonin

  • made from
  • 2 functions
A
  • made from molecules of seratonin
    1. timing of sexual maturation
      1. sets circadian rhythms
6
Q

what does timing of sexual maturation do

A

regulates release of GnRH