Digestive System Diseases

Digestive System Diseases

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Biology

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Type I Diabetes?

Back

An endocrine autoimmune disorder resulting in inadequate insulin production by pancreatic beta cells, leading to the inability to regulate blood glucose levels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Type II Diabetes?

Back

An endocrine disorder where body tissues become desensitized to normal insulin levels, resulting in the inability to regulate blood glucose levels.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the symptoms and treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer?

Back

Symptoms include abdominal/back pain, weight loss, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Back

Inability to digest lactose due to a lack of intestinal enzyme; treatments include a low-lactose diet and probiotics.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Back

A chronic disorder characterized by abnormal contractions of the large intestine, leading to changes in defecation frequency and/or feces appearance, often triggered by stress, infections, and certain foods.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of insulin in the body?

Back

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the common risk factors for Type I Diabetes?

Back

Genetic predisposition, family history, and autoimmune factors.

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