Ch 14 final exam Flashcards
1
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Adrenomegaly
A
enlargement of he adrenal gland
2
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Adrenalectomy
A
removal of one or both adrenal glands
3
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Diabetes Mellitus
A
body can’t produce or respond to insulin
4
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Endocrinology
A
study of the endocrine system & diseases
5
Q
Glucagon
A
raise blood sugar
6
Q
Glucose
A
simple sugar
7
Q
Glycosuria
A
glucose in urine
8
Q
Homeostasis
A
no blood flow
9
Q
Hyperglycemia
A
excessive glucose on blood
10
Q
Hypothyroidism
A
deficiency of thyroid hormone
11
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Thyroidectomy
A
removal of the thyroid gland
12
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Thyromegaly
A
enlarged thyroid