Ch 17 Vocab

Question 0

Altered level of consciousness caused by insufficient glucose

Answer 0

Insulin shock

Question 1

Inherited disease that affects red blood cells

Answer 1

Sickle cell disease

Question 2

Diabetes that usually starts in childhood; requires insulin

Answer 2

Type 1 diabetes

Question 3

Excessive eating

Answer 3

Polyphagia

Question 4

A tendency to develop blood clots

Answer 4

Thrombophilia

Question 5

Excessive thirst persisting for a long period of time

Answer 5

Polydipsia

Question 6

Diabetes with onset later in life; may be controlled by diet and oral medication

Answer 6

Type 2 diabetes

Question 7

Chemical produced by a gland that regulates body organs

Answer 7

Hormone

Question 8

Literal meaning: “a passed through; a siphon”

Answer 8

Diabetes

Question 9

Extremely high blood glucose level

Answer 9

Hyperglycemia

Question 10

Pathologic condition resulting from the accumulation of acids in the body

Answer 10

Acidosis

Question 11

Disorder that causes an inability to develop blood clots

Answer 11

Hemophilia

Question 12

Hormone that enables glucose to enter the cells

Answer 12

Insulin

Question 13

Primary fuel, along with oxygen, for cellular metabolism

Answer 13

Glucose

Question 14

State of unconsciousness resulting from several problems, including ketoacidosis, dehydration, and hyperglycemia

Answer 14

Diabetic coma