Endocrine Definitions

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Endocrine

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The system containing glands that secrete substances directly into the blood stream.

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Metabolic acidosis

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The insufficient removal of acid from the body by the kidneys.

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Exocrine system

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The body system that contains glands that secrete substances into a target organ, eg. Sweat glands to the skin

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Glucagon

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A HORMONE that stimulates the release of stored glucose from the liver

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Gluconeogenesis

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The process in which glycogen is formed from non-carbohydrate sources in the liver

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Glycogen

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The stored form of glucose

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Glycogenesis

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The process in which glucose is converted to glycogen for storage

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Glycogeolysis

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The process in which glycogen in the liver is broken back down to glucose for use by the cells for energy

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Glycosuria

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A name for the high presents of glucose in the urine

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Homeostasis

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The bodies way of maintaining balance within all systems

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Hyperglycemia

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A term for a high concentration of glucose within the blood, usually seen in diabetes Miellitis

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Hyperinsulinaemia

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A higher than normal concentration of insulin within the blood

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Hypoglycaemia

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A state of low levels within the blood

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Insulin

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The hormone that is released/produced by the Beta cells of the pancreas

Assists in the absorption of glucose into cells

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Ketoacidosis

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High level of ketone production in the blood system

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Ketone

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A by-product of fatty acid breakdown for cellular energy

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Ketonuria

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Excess ketones present in the urine

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Ketosis

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The process in which fatty acids are broken down for energy

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Lipogenesis

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The conversion of simple sugars, eg. Glucose, into fatty acids

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Lipolysis

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The breakdown of lipids in the process of gluconeogenisis

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Neuropathy

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The damage done to nerves due to uncontrolled Diabetes

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Normoglyceamia

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Indicating the normal blood sugar/glucose levels.

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Polydipsia

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An excessive thirst

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Polyphagia

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Excessive hunger or increased appetite

Polydipsia and Polyphagia are used to indicate a diabetic diagnosis

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Polyuria

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An increased urine production, abnormally large amounts

Indicated by over 2.5-3L/ 24hr period

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Proteolysis

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The process in which proteins are broken down into peptides or amino acids.