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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Which of the following is a direct cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

Excessive sugar intake

Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells

Insulin resistance in muscle and liver cells

Obesity

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Understand the role of insulin in the body: Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. It helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy.

Identify the cause of Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes is primarily caused by an autoimmune response that destroys beta cells, whereas Type 2 Diabetes is often related to insulin resistance and lifestyle factors such as obesity.

Recognize the autoimmune nature of Type 1 Diabetes: In Type 1 Diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the beta cells, leading to a lack of insulin production.

Conclude that the direct cause of Type 1 Diabetes is the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, not factors like excessive sugar intake or insulin resistance, which are more associated with Type 2 Diabetes.