Test 2 Chapter 16

Question 1

Ectopic

Answer 1

An ectopic hormone is a hormone produced by tumors derived from tissue that is not typically associated with its production.

Question 2

Exocrine

Answer 2

Exocrine glands secrete their substances through ducts onto your body’s surfaces. On the other hand, endocrine glands secrete their substances directly into your bloodstream

Question 3

Glucosuria

Answer 3

Glucose in the urine

Question 4

Ketoacidosis

Answer 4

A serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. DKA is most common among people with type 1 diabetes

Question 5

Ketones

Answer 5

A type of chemical that your liver produces when it breaks down fats

Question 6

Macroangiopathy

Answer 6

A disease of the large blood vessels in which fat and blood clots build up and stick to the vessel walls, blocking the flow of blood.

Question 7

Microanginopathy

Answer 7

One of the major complications of diabetes mellitus. The small blood vessel changes affecting the retinal and renal vasculature are responsible for blindness and kidney failure

Question 8

Negative Feedback

Answer 8

The response will reverse or cause the opposite effect of the original stimulus. Ex. As levels of glucose increase, the secretion of insulin increases, thus increasing movement of glucose into the cells lowering the level in the blood. When glucose levels decrease, insulin secretion decreases.

Question 9

Neuropathy

Answer 9

Result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord

Question 10

Polydipsia

Answer 10

Excessive thirst

Question 11

Polyphasia

Answer 11

Eats excessive amounts of food

Question 12

Tropic Hormones

Answer 12

Hormones that have a stimulating effect on other glands