HSC Biology — Module 8
Diabetes — Flashcards & Quiz
Diabetes is the canonical HSC Biology Module 8 case study for how non-infectious disease arises from disrupted homeostasis. You need to distinguish Type 1 (autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells) from Type 2 (insulin resistance), explain the normal glucose feedback loop, and evaluate management strategies including insulin therapy, lifestyle intervention and emerging technologies like continuous glucose monitors.
Sample Flashcards
Q1: Compare Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Type 1: autoimmune disease — immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells. No insulin produced. Onset usually in childhood. Treated with insulin injections. Type 2: cells become resistant to insulin, and/or insufficient insulin produced. Associated with obesity, inactivity, genetics. Onset usually in adulthood. Managed with diet, exercise, medication.
Sample Quiz Questions
Q1: Type 2 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys beta cells.
Answer: FALSE
Type 1 diabetes is the autoimmune disease (destroys beta cells). Type 2 involves insulin resistance and/or insufficient insulin production, associated with lifestyle factors.
Q2: Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide.
Answer: TRUE
Type 2 diabetes is far more common than Type 1, accounting for about 90% of cases globally, largely driven by obesity, inactivity and aging.
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Last updated: March 2026 · 1 flashcards · 2 quiz questions