Chapter 7 (Professional Terms and Diagnostic Procedures) Flashcards
1
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endocrine
A
to secrete internally (into the bloodstream)
2
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endocrinologist
A
specialist in internal secretions
3
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exocrine
A
to secrete externally (through ducts to the surface of an organ, sweat gland and salivary glands)
4
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glycemic index
A
ranking of food based on the way it affects sugar levels in the blood
5
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ketogenesis
A
creation of ketone bodies
6
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thyroid function tests
A
tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid
