2. Endocrinology
• Endocrinology the branch of physiology and
medicine concerned with endocrine glands and
hormones.
• Endocrinologists are specially trained
physicians who diagnose diseases related to the
glands. The diseases they are trained to treat
often affect other parts of the body beyond
glands.
4. Type-1 Diabetes
Description: a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction
of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Symptoms:
The classical symptoms of type 1 diabetes include: excessive urination, increased
thirst, dry mouth, increased hunger, fatigue, and weight loss.
Gland and Hormones Involved:
Pancreas: a long, flat gland in abdomen behind stomach. It produces enzymes into
the small intestine to help with digestion. It also contains clusters of cells called islets
Insulin: a hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans that
regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The lack of insulin causes a form of
diabetes
Glucagon: made by islet cells (alpha cells) in the pancreas, controls the production of
glucose and another fuel, ketones, in the liver.
Treatment Options: There is no cure for type-1 diabetes. The replacement insulin is
administered by injection using a syringe or an insulin pump, which delivers the
insulin under the skin.
6. • Work in groups of 4 to research
• Choose one endocrine disorder.
• Research using the iPads
• Complete your endocrinologist’s report
• Prepare short presentation
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7. Finally…Exit Slip
• Turn in Endocrinologist worksheet –
must include model of feedback loop
that regulates the specific endocrine
disease.
