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