Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the pancreas produces excessive insulin.

Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by the immune system attacking insulin-producing cells.

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.

Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance and often occurs in adults.

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Understand that Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Recognize that in Type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin, which means that the cells do not respond effectively to insulin.

Note that the pancreas still produces insulin, but the body's cells are unable to use it effectively, leading to increased blood sugar levels.

Identify that Type 2 diabetes is often associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet, and it typically develops in adults, although it is increasingly seen in younger populations.

Differentiate Type 2 diabetes from Type 1 diabetes, where the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells, leading to little or no insulin production.