Homeostatic Disorders
Treatments for hyperthermia include which methods? Check all that apply.
A. cooling techniques (with ice) B. drinking lots of water
Which complication of diabetes can result in blindness?
A. diabetic retinopathy
Hypothermia is a disruption in the body's ability to regulate its internal temperature after prolonged exposure to
A. extreme cold.
Which of the following is true about dialysis? Check all that apply.
A. filters wastes from the blood B. mimics the function of the kidneys
Which of the following are recommended for preventing homeostatic disorders? Check all that apply.
A. get regular exercise C. maintain a healthy weight D. eat healthy foods
In what ways can type 2 diabetes be managed? Check all that apply.
A. medicated injections B. weight loss C. dietary modifications
After taking some tests at a recent doctor's visit, Alex found out that the pH in her blood is too low. She most likely suffers from which disorder?
A. metabolic acidosis
Sleep disorders include which of these conditions? Check all that apply.
A. narcolepsy B. insomnia D. jet lag
Chronically high levels of blood glucose can cause which conditions? Check all that apply.
A. neuropathy B. retinopathy
Which of these are symptoms of jet lag? Check all that apply.
B. diarrhea C. fatigue E. disorientation
Treatments for type 2 diabetes can include which options? Check all that apply.
B. exercise C. dietary modifications E. insulin injections
Hyperthermia is a disruption in the body's ability to regulate its internal temperature after prolonged exposure to
B. extreme heat.
Which are symptoms of jet lag? Check all that apply. Assignment
B. headache D. fatigue E. insomnia
Which are symptoms of acidosis? Check all that apply.
B. nausea C. muscle weakness D. dizziness
Which are symptoms of hypothermia? Check all that apply. Assignment
B. shivering D. drop in heart rate
Alex decides to eat more frequent meals to help prevent a _____________ disorder.
Blood Glucose
Treatments for hypothermia can include
C. body warming.
If someone's body is unable to properly regulate glucose production, what type of homeostatic disorder might the person have?
C. diabetes
An example of a thermoregulation disorder is
C. hypothermia.
Which are symptoms of hypothermia? Check all that apply.
C. shivering D. confusion E. slow movement
John has a body temperature that is dangerously low after being outside in the cold for too long. Which type of homeostatic disorder does he likely have?
D. thermoregulation disorder
Metabolic acidosis is the result of increased ___________ in the blood.
acids
The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment is called ______________. Something that throws homeostasis off balance is known as a __________.
homeostasis homeostatic imbalance
The body's inability to maintain a stable internal environment is known as _____________. If the body is trying to regulate a balance of acids and bases, it is involved in the homeostatic process of maintaining its ____________.
homeostatic imbalance pH
Type 1 diabetes is treated with _________ injections.
insulin
Avoiding excessive use of antacids is one way of preventing __________. Increasing the frequency of meals and decreasing the size of each meal is one way of preventing ____________.
metabolic alkslosis type 2 diabetes
Which are symptoms of acidosis? Check all that apply. Assignment
A. Chest pain B. visual impairment E. dizziness
_____________ is responsible for the uptake of glucose into our cells. _______________ occurs when the body is not able to produce any insulin. Insulin resistance is a major cause of ______________.
Insulin Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes
_____________ is a disorder that results from an extended exposure to high levels of acid in the body. Metabolic acidosis occurs when the ____________ are not able to remove acids from the bloodstream efficiently.
Metabolic acidosis kidneys
_____________ is a disorder that results from an extended exposure to a high pH in the blood. Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the kidneys are not able to regulate the release of ____________ into the bloodstream efficiently.
Metabolic alkalosis bicarbonate