Homeostasis Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
Maintenance of a constant internal environment.
2
Q
Things that need to be controlled in the body:
A
- Blood glucose levels
- Concentration of blood/water
- Body temperature
3
Q
What is a hormone?
A
Chemical messengers made from protein molecules.
4
Q
What produces hormones?
A
Endocrine glands
5
Q
What is Diabetes?
A
A Disease which occurs when the blood glucose control mechanism fails.
6
Q
Type 1 Diabetes:
A
- Pancreas stops producing insulin
- From Genetics
- Treatment- Inject insulin
7
Q
Type 2 Diabetes:
A
- Lifestyle- no exercise, sugary/high processed foods
- Pancreas gradually produces less insulin
- Controlling diet and exercise
8
Q
Symptoms of diabetes
A
- High blood glucose
- Lethargy
- Thirst
- Glucose in urine
9
Q
Long-term effects of Diabetes:
A
- Eye damage
- Kidney Failure
- Heart disease
- Strokes
10
Q
What happened to blood glucose concentration after each meal?
A
It increases.
