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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Jack, age 52, has been feeling tired lately. He also gets up frequently during the night to urinate and is always thirsty. He makes an appointment with Jodi, the medical assistant, to see his physician. When Jack arrives at the office, Jodi takes his medical history and weighs and measures him. He is 5990 and weighs 270 pounds. The physician suspects Jack is exhibiting signs of diabetes. The physician orders tests to be done and asks Jack to return in 3 days for a follow-up visit. Jodi makes the arrangements for the tests and follow-up visit. Explain the relationship between diabetes and heart disease.

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In human physiology, Diabetes is defined as a disorder of metabolism that takes place due to an increased amount of glucose in the blood due to the defect of the pancreas's hormone is insulin due to this the patient's body unable to make enough amount of insulin hormone.
In physiology, heart disease is defined as the group of cardiovascular disorders or defects which includes heart failure, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, stroke or hemorrhage, and congenital heart disease. This disease is a serious or chronic condition that results in the death of an individual.

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In physiology, the relationship between heart diseases and diabetes can be understood by increased blood sugar level due to metabolism disorder which causes injury to the blood vessels of the heart organ and hence, increases the risk of heart disease. An example that illustrates the relationship is an increase in blood pressure which results in the force of blood against the arterial wall results in chronic severe heart conditions.

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