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jacob arguello
on Oct 10, 2024
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Endocrine system
A) diabetes
B) Graves' disease
C) both diabetes and Graves' disease
Endocrine System
A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream to control many bodily functions.
Diabetes
A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to insulin production issues or the body's response to insulin.
Graves' Disease
An autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), causing symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and bulging eyes.
- Recognize and comprehend the roles and impacts of different hormones within the body.
- Grasp the pivotal role that insulin plays in managing diabetes and its relevance.
- Become acquainted with the symptoms and resulting complications from diabetes and Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism).
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and comprehend the roles and impacts of different hormones within the body.
- Grasp the pivotal role that insulin plays in managing diabetes and its relevance.
- Become acquainted with the symptoms and resulting complications from diabetes and Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism).