Med Terms unit 16- endocrine system

Question 1

Ca

Answer 1

calcium

Question 2

calcium

Answer 2

maintains strong bones, stored in bones and teeth and supports their structure and hardness

Question 3

Fe

Answer 3

iron

Question 4

iron

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a deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreasing immunity. Excess amounts of iron result in toxicity and even death

Question 5

K

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potassium

Question 6

potassium

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helps nerves and muscles communicate, helps move nutrients into a cell and waste products out. can get potassium from fruit and vegetables

Question 7

Na

Answer 7

sodium

Question 8

sodium

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controls blood pressure and blood volume. is needed for muscles and nerve to work properly

Question 9

2 hr pp

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2 hour post-prandial (meal) blood glucose test

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2 hour post-prandial blood glucose test

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a blood test that measures the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates and produce insulin. Evaluates the effectiveness of medication or dietary therapy in those with diabetes

Question 11

BMP

Answer 11

basic metabolic panel

Question 12

BS

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blood sugar

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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T3

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thyroid test (triiodothyronine)

Question 16

T4

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thyroid test (thyroxine)

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TSH

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thyroid-stimulating hormone

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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Type I

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Type 1 diabetes

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Type II

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Type II diabetes

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basic metabolic panel

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drawn from a vein in the arm that gives important information about the kidneys, electrolyte and acid/base balance and level of blood glucose

Question 22

blood sugar

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sugar levels in blood. people with diabetes need to monitor this.

Question 23

fasting blood sugar

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corresponds to the amount of sugar in the blood after eight hours of starvation. depicts the baseline glucose value of the person.

Question 24

glucose tolerance test

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screens for type II diabetes

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thyroid test (triiodothyronine)

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used when a TSH or T4 test doesn't work. Used when people have symptoms suggestion hyperthyroidism

Question 26

thyroid test (thyroxine)

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diagnoses hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, ordered in response to an abnormal TSH test

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thyroid-stimulating hormone

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used to check for thyroid gland problems. Makes hormones that help control the body's metabolism and are needed for normal growth of the brain

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diabetes mellitus

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pancreas no longer produces enough insulin so glucose in the blood can't be absorbed into the cells of the body

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Type I diabetes

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juvenile diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes

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Type II diabetes

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adult onset diabetes, non-insulin dependent diabetes

Question 31

aden/o

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glands

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lymph/o

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lymph

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lymph glands

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serve an important part of the immune system

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exocrine glands

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secretes out of the body

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ex/o

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out of

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-crine

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secrete

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endocrine glands

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secrete hormones within the blood stream

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end/o

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within

Question 39

pituitary gland

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"master gland", produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands, pea sized, located at the back of the brain

Question 40

pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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adrenal glands

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influences metabolism and response stress. Paired glands located above each kidney.

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adren/o, adrenal/o

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adrenal glands

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thyroid gland

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stimulates metabolism, largest gland, located in the neck below the larynx

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thyr/o, thyroid/o

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thyroid gland

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parathyroid glands

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helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood and bones, located next or and/ or inside thyroid gland

Question 46

parathyroid/o

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parathyroid glands

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cortic/o

Answer 47

cortex

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cortex

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outer layer of a body organ

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medull/o

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medulla

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medulla

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middle or inner layer of a body organ

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acr/o

Answer 51

exrtremities

Question 52

calc/i

Answer 52

calcium

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dips/o

Answer 53

thirst

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kal/i

Answer 54

potassium

Question 55

natr/o

Answer 55

sodium