Any change away from normal induces a reaction which brings the level back and maintains the normal
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Endocrine system
The hormonal system
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Type 2 diabetes
Linked to obesity and is usually developed after the age of 40, usually caused by a drastic decrease in the ability of cells of the pancreas to make insulin
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Type 1 diabetes
Occurs when the body cannot make insulin, it is often caused by an immune reaction when the body attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin.
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Body mass index
An attempt to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat and bone) in an individual and then catergorize that person. Mass / height2
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Waist to hip ratio
An effective way to examine regional fat distribution. Waist circumference / hip circumference
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Any change away from normal induces a reaction which brings the level back and maintains the normal
Back
Negative feedback
Card 3
Front
The hormonal system
Back
Card 4
Front
Linked to obesity and is usually developed after the age of 40, usually caused by a drastic decrease in the ability of cells of the pancreas to make insulin
Back
Card 5
Front
Occurs when the body cannot make insulin, it is often caused by an immune reaction when the body attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin.
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