Vocabulary Flashcards
(30 cards)
Cortex
Outer part of an organ
Diabetes mellitus
Type 1: marked by lack of insulin due to the body’s inability to properly metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Type 2: insulin is not adequately or appropriately secreted
Diabetes insipidus
Metabolic disorder of the pituitary gland due to a deficiency of the antidiuretic hormone
Gestational diabetes
Occurs during pregnancy and displays the same symptoms as diabetes millitus. Symptoms usually disappear following the birth of the baby
Epinephrine or adrenaline
A hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress and physical injury. (fight or flight) it is also a drug used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (severe allergy), asthma
Estrogen
Hormone that promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics in females
Glucose
Simplest form of sugar in the body
Glycosuria
Sugar in the urine
Goiter
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism
Excessive activity of the thyroid gland
Hirsutism
Excessive body hair especially in women
Hypercalemia
Higher than normal blood calcium levels
Hyperglycaemia
Higher than normal blood sugar levels
Hyperkalemia
Higher than normal blood potassium levels
Hypernatremia
Higher than normal blood sodium levels
Hypocalcemia
Lower than normal blood calcium levels
Hypoglycaemia
Lower than normal blood sugar levels
Hypokalemia
Higher than normal blood potassium levels
Hyponatremia
Lower than normal blood sodium levels
Insulin
Hormone produced by the pancreas which allows sugar to leave the blood and enter the blood cells
Ketoacidosis
Bloods acidity is increased by excessive ketones in the body caused by faulty carbohydrate metabolism
Medulla
Internal part of an organ or structure
Metabolism
The sum of all physical and chemical processes taking place in the body
Oxytocin
Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and the release of milk in lactating breasts
