Name the condition in which there is higher glucose level in the blood.

Q: Explain the process that occurs when a person has low blood sugar.

A: Our body try to maintain homeostasis for different biochemical components within the body. The…

Q: Describe three signs that would help differentiatesomeone with hypoglycemia from someone with…

A: Human blood possesses sugar in the form of glucose, it is being carried to all cells as a source of…

Q: Describe the causes and signs of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia.

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Q: Define diabetes

A: Blood glucose level is controlled by negative feedback mechanism. Glucose in blood mainly controlled…

Q: Long-term macrovascular problems in diabetes mellitus cause: 1) blindness 2) kidney failure 3)…

A: Option 3- myocardial infarction is the answer

Q: Explain the changes in liver metabolism that occur when blood glucose levels drop after a meal has…

A: When a meal is consumed which is rich in starch or carbohydrates, it immediately increase the blood…

Q: Explain why improvement seen in diabetes in some type of bariatric surgery is independent of weight…

A: Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is a surgery done in digestive system to promote weight…

Q: Discuss the diagnostic significance of an elevated/decreased BUN level.

A: Protein is broken down in the liver & creates blood urea Nitrogen (BUN) . Liver releases BUN…

Q: What are the complications of having a high blood glucose level?

A: Glucose is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of cells in most aerobic organisms.…

Q: d. Explain why ketone bodies are formed in diabetes mellitus.

A: Benedict's test is used to detect sugar in the urine. Eight drops of urine are added to five…

Q: Identify and describe the major endocrine organ that regulates blood glucose homeostasis. Also,…

A: An endocrine gland is an organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and…

Q: Briefly describe thechanges that occur in carbohydrate metabolism in diabetes mellitus

A: Carbohydrate metabolisms is the biochemical processes which causes the metabolic formation,…

Q: Name 5 symptoms of diabetes mellitus

A: Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs due to insufficient secretion of insulin from the…

Q: What factors affect blood glucose levels? Explain

A: Several factors affect glucose levels in the blood, like food, physical activity, medicines are the…

Q: Describe the nutritional diets of a patient with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

A: THYROID It is a butterfly shaped gland which situated in front of the neck and produces the thyroid…

Q: Which of the following is a correct cause of a diabetes mellitus symptom? O 1) decreased…

A: Diabetes mellitus is a disease related to high glucose sugar in the blood as compared to normal…

Q: List and describe two signs of hypophosphatemia.

A: Phosphate has various functions in the body. Phosphate is component of ATP, GTP, and nucleic acids…

Q: Differentiate between pro-insulin and mature insulin

A: Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to elevated…

Q: Name the condition in which there is lower glucose level in the blood.

A: The glucose is the main source of energy and the simplest carbohydrate which is present in almost…

Q: How are blood glucose concentration affected by heavy alcohol consumption? Please explain with…

A: Alcohol plays a major role in health. Alcohol can affect every organ of the body. In an average…

Q: Identify the hormones that influence glucose metabolism and describe the changes in metabolism…

A: The hormones that regulates the glucose level include insulin, glucagon, amylin,  epinephrine,…

Q: Write the causes for diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.

A: Introduction In this question we have to write the causes for diabetes mellitus and diabetes…

Q: Describe the causes and signs of hypocalcemia andhypercalcemia.

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Q: Explain the structural changes in the Crohn's disease process that led to patient's weight loss

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Q: Discuss the pathology of a condition in which glucose regulation (in the blood and/or urine)…

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Q: Discuss the various factors influencing blood glucose level in nondiabetic individuals and in…

A: Glucose is a molecule, which is called a monosaccharide. This is the basic unit of carbohydrates. It…

Q: Compare and contrast type 1 versus type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in…

Q: State four causes of folate deficiency

A: Folate is important for : Formation of DNA Repair of DNA production of red blood cells

Q: Which clinical manifestations are associated with metabolic syndrome? give specific rational…

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Q: compound in the urine indicate

A: The presence of detectable urine glucose is a  disorder that typically occures due to high blood…

Q: Extreme thirst is a characteristic symptom of diabetes.Explain.

A: Diabetes is considered the major health problem, which involves the 3 Ps symptoms such as polydipsia…

Q: Name the disorder caused by deficency of insulin.

A: The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, the…

Q: Explain the underlying causes of the disorder for Diabetes insipidus

A: INTRODUCTION Diabetic insipidus This is a condition that cause imbalance of fluid content in the…

Q: Describe the effects of hyperaldosteronism.

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Q: Define the following terms: a. chylomicron remnant b. hypertriglyceridemia c. glyceroneogenesis d.…

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Q: Describe the common degenerative effects of diabetesmellitus.

A: Diabetes mellitus It is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood glucose or…

Q: What type of insulin is used for insulin pump therapy?

A: Rapid acting insulin is the only type of insulin that can be used for insulin pump therapy .

Q: Describe the causes and symptoms of type 1 diabetesmellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A: Step 1 Insulin is a proteinaceous hormone secreted by beta-cells of islets of Langerhans. Insulin is…

Q: Describe how food intake affects the maintenance of glucose within the normal range

A: Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide which belongs to a subcategory of carbohydrates. It is…

Q: Which syndrome is most closely associated with gluten sensitivity?

A: Gluten is a protein that can be found in a variety of grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and…

Q: Differentiate Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A: Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood sugar is too high. The sugar in the form of glucose…

Q: Name the hormone rersponsible for maintaining glucose level in the blood.

A: Blood Glucose Level  It is the concentration of glucose present in the circulating blood which is…

Q: Define the two types of diabetes and discuss the hormonal control or lack thereof that causes the…

A: Glucose is the main substrate for carrying out cellular metabolism in the body, which is derived…

Q: Describe the action of insulin in lowering blood glucose concentration.

A: Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreatic cell known as islets of Langerhans. It is a peptide…

Q: Describe the symptoms of low and high blood glucose

A: The condition of low blood glucose levels is known as hypoglycemia while that of high blood glucose…

Q: Why is severe hypoglycemia so dangerous?

A: The presence of sugar (glucose) in the blood is referred to as glycemia. Excess glucose in the blood…

Q: Explain Diabetes Insipidus.

A: A disease is a state of unhealthiness of the physical body, mind and social interaction. A disease…

Q: Explain the term Polyphagia related to Diabetes mellitus?

A: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is mediated by either insulin hyposecretion or insulin hypoactivity. When…