terms associated with the Endocrine System Flashcards
analogue
similar to something else but differs slightly
autoimmune
a disease where the body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues
basal
forming or belonging to the bottom layer or base
maintaining the vital activities of an organism
bolus
a large does of substance given by injection for rapid response
capillary
the smallest blood vessel of the body
connect veins and arteries
endocrine
glands that secrete directly into the bloodstream
exocrine
glands that secrete through the epithelium
gastroparesis
nerve damage that affects the stomach and intestine, causing them to take too long to empty their contents
gestational
the time period when something is conceived and developed
glycemia
the level of sugar in the blood
goitre
swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland and it not functioning properly
hemodialysis
method of removing wastes from the blood of patients with kidney failure
insulin
- hormone produced by the pancreas
- regulates the amount of glucose in the blood
ketoacidosis
- occurs when the body cannot use glucose as a fuel source (due to insulin shortage)
- fat is used instead
neuropathy
nerve damage with pain and numbness