Chapter 23 terms Flashcards
1
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Diabetes
A
a condition in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or does not produce insulin at all.
This causes problems with circulation and can damage vital organs
2
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hyperglycemia
A
High Blood Glucose (blood sugar)
3
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Hyperthyroidism
A
a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone
Causes body processes to speed up and metabolism to increase
4
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Hypoglycemia
A
Low Blood Glucose (Blood sugar)
Also known as: insulin reaction or insulin shock
5
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prediabetes
A
a condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to slow down
6
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thyroid
A
a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is responsible for regulating metabolism
