Lesson 12: Endocrine System (Textbook p. 378)
With a basic understanding of medical language, you will continue to build your medical vocabulary for the rest of your life.
The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete hormones to assist in the regulation of body activities.
In The Lesson
In Lesson 11, you will learn about the endocrine glands and the hormones they produce to carry out body function.
Diabetes Mellitus
There are two major forms of diabetes.
- Type 1 Diabetes: insulin is not produced by the body, has an abrupt onset, and occurs in childhood or adolescence.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin is produced, but there is a resistance of the body cells to use it; the slow onset usually occurs in adults.