Vocab

Question 1

Cortex

Answer 1

Outer part of an organ

Question 2

Diabetes mellitus

Answer 2

Type 1: marked by lack of insulin due to the body’s inability to properly metabolize carbs , fats and proteins
Type 2: insulin is not adequately or appropriately secreted

Question 3

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 3

Metabolic disorder of the pituitary gland due to deficiency of the antidiuretic hormone

Question 4

Gestational diabetes

Answer 4

Occurs during pregnancy and displays the same symptoms as diabetes mellitus. Symptoms usually disappear following birth of the baby

Question 5

Epinephrine or adrenaline

Answer 5

Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress and physical injury . Also a drug used to treat allergic reactions

Question 6

Estrogen

Answer 6

Hormone that promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics in females

Question 7

Glucose

Answer 7

Simplest form of sugar in the body

Question 8

Glycosuria

Answer 8

Sugar in the urine

Question 9

Goiter

Answer 9

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Question 10

Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

Excessive activity of the thyroid gland

Question 11

Hirsutism

Answer 11

Excessive body hair especially in woman

Question 12

Hypercalemia

Answer 12

Higher than normal blood calcium levels

Question 13

Hyperglycemia

Answer 13

Higher than normal blood sugar levels

Question 14

Hyperkalemia

Answer 14

Higher than normal blood potassium levels

Question 15

Hypocalcemia

Answer 15

Lower than normal blood calcium levels

Question 16

Hypokalemia

Answer 16

Lower than normal blood potassium levels

Question 17

Hyponatremia

Answer 17

Lower than normal blood sodium levels

Question 18

Insulin

Answer 18

Hormone produced by the pancreas which allows sugar to leave the blood and enter the blood cells

Question 19

Ketoacidosis

Answer 19

Bloods acidity is increased by excessive ketones in the body caused by faulty carbohydrate metabolism

Question 20

Medulla

Answer 20

Internal part of an organ or structure

Question 21

Metabolism

Answer 21

Sum of all physical and chemical processes taking place in the body

Question 22

Oxytocin

Answer 22

Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and the release of milk in lactating breasts

Question 23

Polydipsia

Answer 23

Excessive thirst

Question 24

Polyphasia

Answer 24

Excessive eating

Question 25

Polyuria

Answer 25

Excessive urination

Question 26

Progesterone

Answer 26

Hormone secreted by the ovaries to prepare to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy

Question 27

System

Answer 27

Group of organs working together to do a job in the body

Question 28

Adenoma

Answer 28

Benign tumor of glandular cells