21 pltw biomed quiz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A young patient has an increased thirst and is very fatigued (no energy). The doctors tell the patient their pancreas is not functioning properly. The patient most likely has___? correct answersType 1 diabetes What affect on the body does a lack of insulin have? correct answersCells can't uptake glucose and the body can't produce ATP All that salt causes your cells to lose water through osmosis. Your hypothalamus senses that your cells are shrinking and sends a message to the pituitary t...