Unit 16- Endocrine System 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
Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. It helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. A diet rich in potassium helps to offset some of sodiums harmful effects on blood pressure
Na
Sodium
The body uses 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 bodys 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 form a vein in your arm
BS
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 of diabetes. Blood sugar tests are performed with a portable electronic device that measures sugar levels in a small drop of blood.
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
The fasting blood sugar value corresponds to the amount of sugar in the blood after eight long hours of starvation. The fasting sugar depicts the baseline glucose value of person.
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
The glucose tolerance test can be used 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
TSH 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 bodys metabolism and are needed for normal growth of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
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 1
Type 1 Diabetes
Formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes
Type II
Type 2 Diabetes
Formerly known as adult onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes
