Asked by
Melanie Luckett
on Oct 10, 2024
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Circulatory system
A) diabetes
B) Graves' disease
C) both diabetes and Graves' disease
Circulatory System
The body's system responsible for the movement of blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones to and from cells throughout the body to provide nourishment, help in fighting diseases, maintain a stable internal environment, and remove waste.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.
Graves' Disease
An autoimmune disorder characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism.
- Distinguish between the diseases associated with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
- Distinguish the signs and complications linked to diabetes and hyperthyroidism, specifically Graves' disease.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the diseases associated with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
- Distinguish the signs and complications linked to diabetes and hyperthyroidism, specifically Graves' disease.