The disease diabetes mellitus, type I, is characterized by destruction of the cells that produce insulin in the pancreatic islets. Predict the symptoms and effects of this disease.

Does type 2 diabetics lack functioning beta cells. True or false. Explain.

Elaine’s doctor recommends supplementing her lifestyle changes with medication. Which of the following statements is true regarding diabetes treatment?        Diabetes Mellitus Type II is always treated with insulin injections.     For patients with insulin resistance, medication to increase cell sensitivit can reverse the problem.     Medication to stop the pancreas from producing insulin is effective.     Even though Elaine's symptoms are mild, her doctor will recommend a permanent insulin pump because of her age.

Graves Disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroxine.  This is caused by proteins that mimic TSH.  The growth of thyroid tissue is overstimulated which causes the thyroid to become enlarged.  This is otherwise known as a goitre.    Explain why the removal of a part of the thyroid gland would be a potential treatment for Grave’s disease?

Describe the close relationship between the human nervous and endocrine systems. Explain in detail the two main ways the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland. Then explain how the pituitary gland exerts control over many other endocrine glands.

Choose any one endocrine gland in the human body. Name the gland, its location, a hormone that it produces, and the effect of that hormone on the body, then describe a specific disorder associated with that gland.