Endocrine System

Question 1

-dipsia

Answer 1

thirst

Question 2

glyc/o

Answer 2

glucose, sugar

Question 3

-ism

Answer 3

condition, state of

Question 4

pancreat/o

Answer 4

pancreas

Question 5

poly-

Answer 5

many

Question 6

diabetes mellitus

Answer 6

DM
group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia
type 1, 2, or latent autoimmune diabetes (AKA type 1.5)

Question 7

glucagon

Answer 7

hormone secreted by alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to low blood glucose
increase glucose level by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen to glucose to be released into the blood

Question 8

gynecomastia

Answer 8

excessive mammary development in males

caused by decreased testosterone

Question 9

hyperglycemia - define and give symptoms

Answer 9

abnormally high concentration of blood glucose

symptoms: polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria

Question 10

hyperinsulinism

Answer 10

excessive insulin secretion into the bloodstream

can cause hypoglycemia

Question 11

hypoglycemia

Answer 11

abnormally low concentration of blood glucose

symptoms: nervousness, shakiness, confusion, perspiration, feeling anxious or weak

Question 12

insulin

Answer 12

hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high blood glucose
functions in 2 ways: 1. allows glucose to enter cells to be used as energy
2. when glucose is not needed, stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glycogen for storage

Question 13

polydipsia

Answer 13

excessive thirst

Question 14

polyphagia

Answer 14

excessive hunger

Question 15

polyuria

Answer 15

excessive urination