What Is the function of insulin, glucagon and epinephrine?

Q: 8. List the hormones of the pineal gland, pancreas, kidneys, heart, thymus, adipose and gonads as…

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Q: have Define hyperthyroidism and explain why one of its symptoms is weight loss. ANSWERS SHOULD…

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Q: What is insulin resistance? What conditions lead to insulin resistance?

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Q: 10. Symptoms of insulinoma, a hormone-producing tumor of the B-cells of the islets of Langerhans of…

A: Insulinoma is tumor of pancreas that produces excess amount of insulin i.e tumor of the beta cells…

Q: 5. Explain the relationship between Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction.

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Q: 12. Use the insulin "sliding scale" below to determine how much insulin you will give to a patient…

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Q: 7. The half-life of a hormone in blood can be enhanced by I. binding to plasma proteins II. binding…

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Q: HELP ASAP Explain using an example how hormones can have an inhibitory response and why this would…

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Q: 5. List the steps for mixing a short acting and long acting insulin in the same syringe.

A: There are following steps for mixing of short acting and long acting insulin in the same syringe

Q: Based on the major effect of thyroid hormone, explain why the hyperthyroid rat would be expected to…

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Q: 6. The physiological action(s) of insulin is (are): I. To increase glucose uptake II. To increase…

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Q: . Explain why Benedict’s test is useful for diagnosis of diabetes using urine sample

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Q: Hypothyroidism- what are the most common causes?  Why do patients experience symptoms such as poor…

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Q: hyperparathyroidism cause .14 calcification in necrotic tissue with normal level of calcium F

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Q: 1. What are hormones? Discuss briefly the importance of hormones in the body. 2. Explain the ways in…

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Q: fill the sentence? .....of the pancreas secrete insuline when blood glucose levels is elevated.

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Q: 33  Assessment How intravenous infusion prevent malabsorption of glucose and avoid negative side…

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Q: 6. Is glucose entry into the cell insulin-dependent in all tissues? Explain the reason according to…

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Q: 23-Which of the following describes the characteristics of a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?…

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Q: 40. How does type 1 diabetes compare with type 2? a. b. by diet. d. In type 1, the beta cells in the…

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Q: Identify the possible etiologies (causes) of Diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Reduced…

A: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in blood sugar (glucose) levels.…

Q: hyperparathyroidism cause .14 calcification in necrotic tissue with * normal level of calcium F

A: Parathyroid hormone Parathyroid hormones are secreted by parathyroid glands. The main functions of…

Q: 27. Metformin: (a) Reduced hepatic and renal gluconeogenesis (b) Decreased endogenous glucose…

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Q: Grave's Disease a.  What causes Grave's Disease? b. Why would the removal of part of the thyroid be…

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Q: most beneficial effects of glucocorticoids.

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Q: Explain the causes and treatments of breast cancer Explain the diagnosis, treatments and preventions…

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Q: Describe the acute complications of Diabetes Mellitus and describe the features of each

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

Q: Introduction about what does Thyroid C-cells and Parathyroid Gland do.

A: Thyroid gland:  The thyroid gland, often known as the thyroid, is an endocrine gland found in…

Q: 9. A 46-year-old woman visited a doctor with complaints of sweating, rapid heartbeat, general…

A: Endogenous hyperinsulinism is an abnormal clinical condition that involves excessive insulin…

Q: Classification Brand Name Onset Peak Duration Rapid-acting Lispro insulin (Humalog) Short-acting…

A: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels. Type 1…

Q: 1. Where is insulin synthesised and in what form is it stored in the body? 2. Describe the mechanism…

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Q: II. Apatient cametoatherapist withcomplaintsofprogressive wcakness, drowsiness, dizziness. Symptoms…

A: Hypoglycemia is a condition when the blood glucose level goes below 3.9mmol/L ( or 70mg/dl). In this…

Q: 1.  Why Na important in the diet? What is the function of Na in the body? 2. Why are the vitamins…

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Q: ACTIVITY 10.3 Kindly refer to Model 10.3 and answer the following 6. Complete the table below.…

A: Introduction: Endocrinologists have divided hormones according to their metabolic behavior into two…

Q: 6. Complete the table below. Anabolic Function Disorder/Disease due to hormone abnormal activity

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Q: Mechanisms of: 1. Thyroid C-cell Toxicity 2. Parathyroid Gland Toxicity

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Q: Adverse effects of oral hypoglycemic agents

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Q: Explain atleast five ways to reduce high Body Mass Index (BMI).

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Q: 1. Predict how a given situation would most likely impact vitamin D, calcium, parathyroid hormone…

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Q: 28. Which FOUR of the following statements about Hyperthyroidism are CORRECT? Hyperthyroidism is…

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Q: 2. A diabetic who injects too much insulin can lose CUI sciousness. Explain how injecting excess…

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Q: 55. An individual has been complaining of weight gain, persistent cold feeling, fatigue, and lack of…

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Q: Compare the glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids with regard to the roles they perform in normal…

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Q: 34. Which of the following is an example of antagonistic hormones? to. Thyroid hormone (T3/T4) and…

A: When a pair of hormones have the opposite effects, then they are called as antagonistic hormones.…

Q: 10. Symptoms of insulinoma, a hormone-producing tumor of the B-cells of the islets of Langerhans of…

A: Insulin is a peptide anabolic hormone secreted by the b-cells of the pancreas which plays an…

Q: Name the disease due to excess secretion of growth hormone (ii) due to deficency.

A: Hormones are secreted by the main two glands i.e. endocrine glands and exocrine glands. Endocrine…

Q: 12. The following order has been given for a child with a weight of 20 kilograms: Humulin R insulin…

A: Weight of given child: 20 kg Dose of insulin= 0.2units/kg subcut. × B.D(twice a day)    No. of units…