UNIT 16 Flashcards
CA
calcium;
The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness.
Fe
Iron;
A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells. resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity. On the other hand, excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death.
K
potassium;
It is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move the nutrients into cells and waste product out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure:
- Fruit from vines, such as grapes and blackberries
- Leafy greens, such as spinach and collards
- root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes
- Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit
Na
sodium;
The body used sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for your muscles and nerves to work properly.
2 hr pp
2 hour post-prandial (meal) blood glucose test;
A blood test which measures the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates and produce insulin. To screen for diabetes or confirm results from the fasting plasma glucose test. The test is also used to evaluate the effectiveness of medication or dietary therapy in those already diagnosed with diabetes.
BMP
basic metabolic panel;
To give your health care provider important information about the current status of your kidneys as well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and level of blood glucose though a blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
BS
blood sugar;
If you have diabetes, self-testing your blood sugar can be important tool in managing your treatment plane and preventing long-term complications of diabetes. Blood sugar tests are performed with a portable electronice device that measures sugar levels in a small drop of blood.
FBS
fast blood sugar;
The fasting blood sugar value corresponds to the amount of sugar in the blood after eight long hours of starvation. The fastting blood sugar depicts the baseline glucose value of person.
GTT
glucose tolerance test;
The glucose tolerance test can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes
T3
thyroid test (triiodothyronine);
A T3 test may be ordered when someone has an abnormal TSH and/or T4 test result. It may be ordered as part of the investigative workup when a person has symptoms suggesting hyperthyroidism.
T4
thyroid test (thyroxine);
The total T4 test has been used for many years to help diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. A T4 test is primarily ordered in response to an abnormal TSH test result.
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone;
is used to check for thyroid gland problems.TsH causes the thyroid gland to make two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) which help control your body’s metabolism and are needed for normal growth of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life.
DM
diabetes mellitus;
is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body.
Type I
type 1 diabetes;
Formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependant diabetes
Type II
type 2 diabetes;
formerly known as adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependant diabetes
aden/o
glands
adenectomy
removal of the glands
lymph/o
lymph
Lymph Glands
serve an important part of the immune system
exocrine glands
secretes outside of the body (sweat, salivary glands)
ex/o
out of
-crine
secrete
endocrine glands
secretes hormones within the bloodstream
end/o
within or inside
Pituitary gland
“master” gland, produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands. pea-sized, located near the base of the brain.
pituitar/o
pituitary glands
Adrenal/o,
Adren/o
adrenal glands
Adrenal Glands
influences metabolism and responds to stress. Paired glands, located above each kidney
Thyr/o,
thyroid/o
thyroid gland
Thyroid Gland
largest gland. located in the neck. Stimulates metabolism
parathyroid glands
helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood and bones. located next to and/or inside the thyroid gland
parathyroid/o
parathyroid glands
cortic/o
cortex
Cortex
the outer layer of a body organ
medull/o
medulla
Medulla
middle or inner layer of a body organ
acr/o
extremities
extremities
arms and legs
calc/i
calcium
dips/o
thirst
kal/i
potassium
natr/o
sodium
