Which of the following body systems has a component that stops functioning and leads to diabetes?
A) endocrine system
B) digestive system
C) circulatory system
D) nervous system
A
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The correct answer is A) endocrine system. To find the answer, we need to understand what diabetes is and which body system is primarily involved in its development.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. In both cases, the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and regulating hormones, plays a significant role.
In Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune response destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Without enough insulin, glucose (sugar) builds up in the bloodstream, leading to various complications. Since the endocrine system includes the pancreas, which produces insulin, a dysfunctional endocrine system component causes Type 1 diabetes.
In Type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels effectively. While the exact causes of Type 2 diabetes are complex and multifactorial, the dysfunction of the endocrine system's insulin production and regulation is a key component in its development.
Therefore, of the four options given, the endocrine system (option A) is the correct answer, as a dysfunction in this system's component leads to diabetes.