12. What is the function of the digestive system? The liver is part of several systems in addition to the digestive system- which ones?
13. Explain how the disease Diabetes is a lack of homeostasis.
14. Which systems are involved with diabetes? (there are at least two but more accurately three) Explain how they are involved.
13. Explain how the disease Diabetes is a lack of homeostasis.
14. Which systems are involved with diabetes? (there are at least two but more accurately three) Explain how they are involved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=jh2-g3ftCaE
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Diabetes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGL6km1NBWE
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The pancreas has dual roles - it is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine system (next page). The pancreas produces enzymes that help to digest food, particularly protein. The endocrine pancreas makes the hormone insulin, which helps to control blood sugar levels.
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