Essay: Describe the pathophysiology and the symptoms of Dia…
Essay: Describe the pathophysiology and the symptoms of Diabetes mellitus. Describe the negative feedback mechanism for regulation of blood glucose levels. ⦁ What happens if blood glucose levels increase? Name the hormone which normalizes glucose levels. In what cells/ gland is this hormone produced? (5 pts)⦁ What happens if blood glucose levels decrease? Name the hormone and the cells that secrete this hormone. (5 pts) How is glucose internalized into the tissues? What are the roles of insulin and insulin receptors? What are the possible causes for type 1 and type 2 diabetes? (5 pts) What other sources for energy are being used by the cells when intracellular glucose is not available in diabetes? Discuss the effects on lipid metabolism and the resulting accumulation of byproducts that may lead to diabetic coma. Name the products of lipid metabolism that may lead to diabetic coma. (5 pts) Other symptoms due to high blood glucose levels: discuss the elimination of glucose in the urine, the effect on the center of thirst and appetite. Name the resulting symptoms. (5 pts) Bonus (10 pts): ⦁ What are the normal blood glucose levels?⦁ What is diabetes insipidus due to? Incomplete, wrong, ambiguous or missing answers will result in 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% point deduction. Points will be subtracted for incorrect grammar.
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