PSY 390 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Gestational Diabetes, Degenerative Disease
10 Apr 2020
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Type 1 diabetes autoimmune diseases in which the immune system attacks the insulin-making cells in the pancreas, destroying them. Type 2 non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (niddm); most common type of diabetes. Gestational diabetes diabetes that develops in pregnant women. Alzheimer"s disease progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that affects cognitive functioning, especially memory. Pancreas endocrine gland located below that stomach that produces digestive juices and hormones. Islet cells part of the pancreas that produces glucagon and insulin. Glucagon hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the release of glucose, thus elevating blood sugar level. Insulin hormone that enhances glucose intake to the cells.
