Endocrine System

Question 1

Ca

Answer 1

Calcium - Body needs it to maintain strong bones and also to carry out important functions. Most Calcium is in bones and teeth, supporting structure and hardness.

Question 2

Fe

Answer 2

Iron - Deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity. Excess amounts of iron could result in toxicity and even death.

Question 3

K

Answer 3

Potassium - Mineral that the body needs to work normally. Helps nerves and muscles communicate. Also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. Diet rich in potassium helps offset harmful effects on blood pressure.

Question 4

Na

Answer 4

Sodium - Body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Also needed for muscles and nerves to work properly.

Question 5

2 hr pp

Answer 5

2 hour postprandial (meal) blood glucose test - Blood test which measures body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates and produce insulin. To screen for diabetes or confirm results from fasting plasma glucose test. Also used to evaluate effectiveness of medication or dietary therapy for those with diabetes.

Question 6

BMP

Answer 6

Basic metabolic panel - Given to health care provider important info about current status of kidneys and electrolyte and acid base balance. Also the level of blood glucose through a blood sample drawn from a vein.

Question 7

BS

Answer 7

Blood sugar - If you have diabetes, self testing your blood sugar can be an important tool in managing your treatment plan and preventing long term complications. Tests are performed with a portable electronic device that measures sugar levels in a small drop of blood.

Question 8

FBS

Answer 8

Fasting blood sugar - fasting blood sugar value corresponds to the amount of sugar in the blood after 8 hours of starvation. FBS depicts baseline glucose value of person.

Question 9

GTT

Answer 9

Glucose tolerance test - GTT is used to screen for type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

T3

Answer 10

Thyroid test (triiodothyronine) - may be ordered when someone has an abnormal TSH or T4 test result. May be ordered as part of investigative workup.

Question 11

T4

Answer 11

Thyroid test (thyroxine) - used for years to help diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Abnormal TSH result.

Question 12

TSH

Answer 12

Thyroid stimulation hormone - Used to check for thyroid gland problems. Makes two hormones. T3 and T4 which help control body metabolism and needed for brain growth.

Question 13

DM

Answer 13

diabetes mellitus - condition which pancreas no longer produces insulin or cells stop responding to insulin that is produced. Glucose in blood cannot be absorbed into cells.

Question 14

Type 1

Answer 14

Type 1 Diabetes

Question 15

Type 2

Answer 15

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 16

aden/o

Answer 16

glands

Question 17

lymph/o

Answer 17

lymph - serve an important part of immune system

Question 18

exocrine glands

Answer 18

secretes out of the body

Question 19

ex/o

Answer 19

out of

Question 20

-crine

Answer 20

secrete

Question 21

end/o

Answer 21

within or inside

Question 22

endocrine glands

Answer 22

secrete hormones within the bloodstream

Question 23

pituitar/o

Answer 23

pituitary gland - master gland, produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands, tiny gland

Question 24

adren/o , adrenal/o

Answer 24

adrenal glands - influences metabolism and responds to stress

Question 25

thyr/o , thyroid/o

Answer 25

thyroid gland - stimulates metabolism. largest gland

Question 26

parathyroid/o

Answer 26

parathyroid glands - helps maintain level of calcium in blood and bones

Question 27

cortic/o

Answer 27

cortex - outer layer of body organ

Question 28

medull/o

Answer 28

medulla - middle or inner layer of a body organ

Question 29

acr/o

Answer 29

extremities

Question 30

calc/i

Answer 30

calcium

Question 31

dips/o

Answer 31

thirst

Question 32

kal/i

Answer 32

potassium

Question 33

natr/o

Answer 33

sodium