Test 5 Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Diabetes Melitus
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A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) is impaired, usually because of a lack of insulin
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.
3
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Endocrine glands
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Glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used inside the body.
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