Insulin
Which cells in the pancreas produce insulin?
What are beta cells
Which pancreatic cells produce glucagon?
What are alpha cells
What type of feedback helps regulate blood glucose levels?
What is negative feedback
What does DKA stand for?
What is diabetic ketoacidosis
What happens to blood sugar when insulin helps glucose enter cells?
What is blood sugar decreases
When is glucagon released?
What is when blood sugar is low?
Where are the islets of Langerhans located?
What is the pancreas
Name some signs or symptoms that might be found in someone with DKA?
extreme thirst, frequent urination, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fruity-smelling breath, or high blood sugar
What happens to insulin when glucose levels are elevated?
What is insulin increases
What does glucagon stimulate the body to do to raise blood sugar?
What is break down glycogen into glucose
Where are the adrenal glands located?
What is on top of the kidneys
What type of breathing may a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) experience?
What is deep and rapid breathing?