Endocrine System

Question 1

Ca

Answer 1

calcium

Question 2

Fe

Answer 2

iron

Question 3

K

Answer 3

potassium

Question 4

Na

Answer 4

sodium

Question 5

2 hr pp

Answer 5

2 hour post-prandial blood glucose test

Question 6

BMP

Answer 6

basic metabolic panel

Question 7

BS

Answer 7

blood sugar

Question 8

FBS

Answer 8

fasting blood sugar

Question 9

GTT

Answer 9

glucose tolerance test

Question 10

T3

Answer 10

thyroid test (triiodothyronine)

Question 11

T4

Answer 11

thyroid test (thyroxine)

Question 12

TSH

Answer 12

thyroid-stimulating hormone

Question 13

DM

Answer 13

diabetes mellitus

Question 14

Type 1

Answer 14

type 1 diabetes

Question 15

Type 2

Answer 15

type 2 diabetes

Question 16

calcium

Answer 16

maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions

Question 17

iron

Answer 17

a deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor performance and decreased immunity

Question 18

potassium

Answer 18

a mineral that the body needs to work normally

Question 19

sodium

Answer 19

to control blood pressure and blood volume

Question 20

2 hour post-prandial blood glucose

Answer 20

a blood test which measures the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates and produce insulin.

Question 21

basic metabolic panel

Answer 21

provide information about the current status of kidneys and blood glucose

Question 22

blood sugar

Answer 22

important tool in managing your treatment plan and preventing long term complications of diabetes

Question 23

fasting blood sugar

Answer 23

corresponds to the amount of sugar in the blood after eight hours of starvation.

Question 24

glucose tolerance test

Answer 24

can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes

Question 25

thyroid test (triiodothyronine)

Answer 25

ordered as part of a workup when a person has symptoms suggesting hyperthyroidism

Question 26

thyroid test (thyroxine)

Answer 26

help diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

Question 27

diabetes mellitus

Answer 27

a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells top responding

Question 28

type 1 diabetes

Answer 28

formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes

Question 29

type 2 diabetes

Answer 29

formerly known as adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes

Question 30

aden/o

Answer 30

glands

Question 31

lymph glands

Answer 31

serve an important part of the immune system

Question 32

lymph/o

Answer 32

lymph

Question 33

exocrine glands

Answer 33

secretes out of the body (sweat)

Question 34

ex/o

Answer 34

out of

Question 35

-crine

Answer 35

secrete

Question 36

endocrine glands

Answer 36

secrete hormones within the bloodstream

Question 37

end/o

Answer 37

within or inside

Question 38

pituitary glands

Answer 38

master gland. produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands.

Question 39

pituitar/o

Answer 39

pituitary gland

Question 40

adrenal glands

Answer 40

influences metabolism and responds to stress

Question 41

adren/o

Answer 41

adrenal glands

Question 42

adrenal/o

Answer 42

adrenal glands

Question 43

thyroid gland

Answer 43

stimulates metabolism. largest gland

Question 44

thyr/o

Answer 44

thyroid gland

Question 45

thyroid/o

Answer 45

thyroid gland

Question 46

parathyroid gland

Answer 46

helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood and bones

Question 47

parathryroid/o

Answer 47

parathyroid gland

Question 48

cortic/o

Answer 48

cortex

Question 49

cortex

Answer 49

outer layer of a body organ

Question 50

medull/o

Answer 50

medulla

Question 51

medulla

Answer 51

middle or inner layer of a body organ

Question 52

acr/o

Answer 52

extremities

Question 53

calc/i

Answer 53

calcium

Question 54

dips/o

Answer 54

thirst

Question 55

kal/i

Answer 55

potassium

Question 56

natr/o

Answer 56

sodium