chapter 18 part 2

Question 1

type I diabetes

• definition
• 2 things

Answer 1

• insulin dependent diabetes
• loss or inadequate production of insulin
• must take insulin to survive

Question 2

Type 2 diabetes

• associated with
• insulin levels are low bc of
• insulin levels can also be ___
• why are drugs given
• eventually what happens

Answer 2

• obesity
• inadequate production
• normal or in excess- cells are unable to respond
• to reduce glucose release from the liver
• insulin production may stop

Question 3

diabetes insipidus

• definition
• produces
• what can occur if not treated

Answer 3

• due to the under production of ADH
• large vol of urine - ~10L/day
• dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Question 4

endocrine glands: pineal gland

• hormone produced
• regulation (2)

Answer 4

• melatonin
• 1. production runs in cycles (high levels at night; low during the day)
     
     2. visual pathways help to regulate the production

Question 5

melatonin

• made from
• 2 functions

Answer 5

• made from molecules of seratonin
• 1. timing of sexual maturation
     
     2. sets circadian rhythms

Question 6

what does timing of sexual maturation do

Answer 6

regulates release of GnRH