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lecture 2 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

Pancreas

A

in abdominal cavity

C shaped curve of duodenum

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2
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pancreas function

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exocrine- secretes digestive enzymes
endocrine- pancreatic islets
alpha cells- secrete glucagon
beta cells- secrete insulin

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3
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fed state

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cellular uptake of nutrients
anabolic metabolism
synthesis (store) of glycogen, protein and fat

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4
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fasting state

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mobilisation of nutrients
catabolic metabolism
breakdown of stored glycogen, protein and fat

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5
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glucose reference range

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3.5-6mmolL-1

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6
Q

type 1 diabetes mellitus (10%) symptoms

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hyperglycemia = high blood glucose
glycosuria = glucose in urine
polyuria = large urine volumes
polydipsia = thirst
polyphagia = hunger
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7
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type 1 diabetes mellitus causes

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insulin producing beta cells have been destroyed automimmune disease and low insulin levels

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8
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type 2 diabetes mellitus (80-90%) symptoms

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similar to type 1 diabetes

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9
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type 2 diabetes mellitus causes

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cells are resistant to insulin’s signal to store fuel

lowered levels of insulin

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10
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complications of diabetes

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antherosclerosis- can lead to heart attack, stroke
kidney disease
nerve damage
retinal changes-blindness

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