Lesson 2.1 Key Terms Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Homeostasis
A
The ability to maintain internal stability
2
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Negative Feedback
A
primary mechanism of homeostasis triggers a response to attack the disease
3
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Positive Feedback
A
Magnifies a process
4
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Hormone
A
circulates in blood & produces effect on the activity
5
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Insulin
A
a hormone secreted by the pancreas regulation of glucose levels in the blood
6
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Glucagon
A
hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels
7
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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a test determination of blood glucose levels in the blood or urine to detect diabetes
8
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Type 1 Diabetes
A
Usually during childhood or adolescence and is in the DNA
9
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Type 2 Diabetes
A
Usually in obese adults who eat lots of sugars.
