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Homeostasis (Second messenger of glucagon and adrenaline (1) Glucagon and…
Homeostasis
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Definitions
Homeostasis: It involves physiological control
systems that maintain the internal environment within restricted limits
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Diabetes
Type I
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Insulin injections must be given. Cannot be taken in tablet form as the stomach acid would break the insulin down as it is a protein
Complex carbohydrates should be eaten instead of simple sugars as carbohydrates take time to digest so prevent a sudden rise in the blood glucose concentration
Type II
Insulin is produced by the body but the receptors do not respond so blood glucose decreases at a slower rate so type II can be caused by obesity
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They require glucose lowering medication and and advised to exercise regularly and lose weight if the diabetes is caused by obesity
Osmoregluation
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Structures
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Podocytes: (cells which wrap around the capillaries in the Bowman's capsule) have large gaps between them which allow the glomulular