terms associated with the Endocrine System Flashcards

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analogue

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similar to something else but differs slightly

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2
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autoimmune

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a disease where the body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues

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basal

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forming or belonging to the bottom layer or base

maintaining the vital activities of an organism

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4
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bolus

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a large does of substance given by injection for rapid response

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5
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capillary

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the smallest blood vessel of the body

connect veins and arteries

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6
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endocrine

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glands that secrete directly into the bloodstream

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7
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exocrine

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glands that secrete through the epithelium

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8
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gastroparesis

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nerve damage that affects the stomach and intestine, causing them to take too long to empty their contents

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gestational

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the time period when something is conceived and developed

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10
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glycemia

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the level of sugar in the blood

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goitre

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swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland and it not functioning properly

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hemodialysis

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method of removing wastes from the blood of patients with kidney failure

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13
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insulin

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  • hormone produced by the pancreas

- regulates the amount of glucose in the blood

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14
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ketoacidosis

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  • occurs when the body cannot use glucose as a fuel source (due to insulin shortage)
  • fat is used instead
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15
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neuropathy

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nerve damage with pain and numbness

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16
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retinopathy

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disease where capillaries in the back of the eye are damaged
- causes loss of vision