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Question 1

Ca

Answer 1

Calcium

The body needs calcium to main strong bones, and carry out functions. Calcium is stored in bones and teeth.

Question 2

Fe

Answer 2

Iron
A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor performance, and decreased immunity. Excess amounts can result in toxicity.

Question 3

K

Answer 3

Potassium

A mineral that the body needs. Helps nerves and muscles communicate. Move nutrients into cells and waste out.

Question 4

Na

Answer 4

Sodium

Controls blood pressure and volume needed for muscles

Question 5

2 hr pp

Answer 5

2 hour post-prandial (meal) blood glucose test

Measured the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates and produce insulin.

Question 6

BMP

Answer 6

Basic metabolic panel

Information about kidneys and electrolytes and acid/base balance and blood glucose.

Question 7

BS

Answer 7

Blood sugar

Important for managing diabetes.

Question 8

FBS

Answer 8

Fasting blood sugar

Blood sugar level after eight long hours of starvation.

Question 9

GTT

Answer 9

glucose tolerance test

Screens for type 2 diabetes

Question 10

T3

Answer 10

Thyroid test
Abnormal TSH or T4 test result.
Suggesting hyperthyroidism.

Question 11

T4

Answer 11

Thyroid test

After abnormal TSH test result

Question 12

TSH

Answer 12

thyroid-stimulating hormone
used to chech for thyroid gland problems
T3 and T4 help control metabolism and are needed for normal growth of the brain.

Question 13

DM

Answer 13

Diabetes mellitus

A conition when the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin, and glucose cannot be absorbed by the cells

Question 14

Type I

Answer 14

Type I diabetes

Juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes

Question 15

Type II

Answer 15

Type II diabetes

Formerly known as adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes.

Question 16

aden/o

Answer 16

glands

Question 17

lymph/o

Answer 17

lymph

important part of the immune system

Question 18

exocrine glands

Answer 18

secretes out of the vody

Ex: sweat, salivary glands

Question 19

endocrine glands

Answer 19

secrete hormones within the bloodstream

Question 20

pituitary gland

Answer 20

pituitar/o
master gland
Produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands
pea-sized, located near the base of the brain

Question 21

adrenal glands

Answer 21

adren/o, adrenal/o
influances metabolism and responds to stress
paired glands, located above each kidney

Question 22

thyroid gland

Answer 22

thyr/o, thyroid/o
stimulates metabolism
largest gland, located in the neck below the larynx

Question 23

parathyroid glands

Answer 23

parathyroid/o
helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood and bones
located nest to and or inside thyroid gland

Question 24

cortic/o

Answer 24

cortex

outer layer of a body organ

Question 25

medull/o

Answer 25

medulla

middle or inner layer of a body organ

Question 26

acr/o

Answer 26

extremities

Question 27

calc/i

Answer 27

calcium

Question 28

dips/o

Answer 28

thirst

Question 29

kal/i

Answer 29

potassium

Question 30

natr/o

Answer 30

sodium