Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 40, Problem 5PL
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Usually, the 
diabetes mellitus has a gradual onset that is diagnosed in individuals above age 
This disease arises due to the less sensitivity of cells towards the insulin hormone or the lack of insulin receptors. Therefore, the cells become unable to respond to insulin even though the insulin level is normal in the blood.
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Type-1 diabetes mellitus is:
A. is usually the result of inappropriate hormone secretion
B. both a primary pathology and is usually the result of inappropriate hormone secretion
C. is usually the result of abnormal target cell responsiveness
D. a secondary pathology
E.both a secondary pathology and is usually the result of abnormal target cell responsiveness
F. is a primary pathology
Type 1 diabetes is the result of which of the following? a. Autoimmune disorder b. Metabolic syndrome c. Improper diet d. Excessive insulin secretion
Identify the possible etiologies (causes) of Diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. Reduced effects of insulin on cells of the body
B. Increased digestion of carbs in the pancreas
C. Pregnancy
D. Loss of insulin production by the pancreas.
Chapter 40 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 40 - The _________ cells of pancreatic islets produce...Ch. 40 - Prob. 2PLCh. 40 - Most of the insulin-secreting ceils of a pancreas...Ch. 40 - Prob. 4PLCh. 40 - Prob. 5PLCh. 40 - Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurs in more people...Ch. 40 - Complete the missing parts of table on diabetes...Ch. 40 - Record yow observations of normal behavior of the...Ch. 40 - Match the pancreatic islet hormone in column A to...Ch. 40 - The circles below represent the microscopic field...
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