BIOL 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Adrenal Medulla, Pheochromocytoma
29 Jul 2020
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Vascular tumor of adrenal medulla causing the production of extra epinephrine and norepinephrine. Leads to persistent or intermittent hypertension and heart palpitations. Development of male secondary sex characteristics in the female due to the excessive secretion of adrenocortical androgens from the adrenal cortex. Excessive hair on the body and face (hirsutism( Disorder of the pancreas in which beta cells of the islets of langerhans of the pancreas fail to produce an adequate amount of insulin or to use insulin appropriately. Results in body"s inability to appropriately metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (iddm) Usually occurs before the age of 30. Individuals are prone to developing diabetic ketoacidosis. Formerly known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (niddm) Usually appears in adults after the age of 30. Individuals not as likely to develop diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) early in the disease.
