The nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus with a client newly diagnosed with the disorder. How will the nurse explain the control of pancreatic hormones in this disorder?

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Rationale 1: The pancreas functions through humoral stimuli and senses the level of glucose in the blood.
Rationale 2: Because the pancreas functions through humoral stimuli and senses the level of glucose in the blood, it either secretes insulin or stops the secretion of insulin.
Rationale 3: The pancreas does not respond to neuronal stimuli.
Rationale 4: The pancreas does not respond to hormonal stimuli.
Rationale 5: The pancreas does not respond to hormonal stimuli.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes