Homeostasis and Malfunctioning Systems

Disease

The failure of regular physiological function.

Homeostasis

Regulation of body temperature, blood glucose, and water balance in animals by homeostatic mechanisms.

Type 1 Diabetes

Pancreas cannot produce insulin; beta cells are destroyed via an autoimmune disorder, meaning little or no insulin is produced.

Type 2 Diabetes

Consistent high blood glucose levels that don’t return to normal.

Type 1 Diabetes (Definition)

An autoimmune disease in which the body doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain blood glucose concentration.

Hypoglycemia

A condition where blood glucose concentration drops too low (below the tolerance range of 72mg/ml).

Hyperthyroidism

A condition where the thyroid is overactive and produces too many hormones.