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Vocab Flashcards

1
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Cortex

A

Outer part of an organ

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Diabetes mellitus

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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

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Diabetes insipidus

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

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Gestational diabetes

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

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Epinephrine or adrenaline

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

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Estrogen

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Hormone that promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics in females

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Glucose

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Simplest form of sugar in the body

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Glycosuria

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Sugar in the urine

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Goiter

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Enlargement of the thyroid gland

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Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism

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Excessive activity of the thyroid gland

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Hirsutism

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Excessive body hair especially in woman

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Hypercalemia

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Higher than normal blood calcium levels

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Hyperglycemia

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Higher than normal blood sugar levels

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Hyperkalemia

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Higher than normal blood potassium levels

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Hypocalcemia

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Lower than normal blood calcium levels

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Hypokalemia

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Lower than normal blood potassium levels

17
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Hyponatremia

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Lower than normal blood sodium levels

18
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Insulin

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

19
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Ketoacidosis

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

20
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Medulla

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Internal part of an organ or structure

21
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Metabolism

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

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Oxytocin

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

23
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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyphasia

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Excessive eating

25
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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Progesterone

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

27
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System

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

28
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Adenoma

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Benign tumor of glandular cells

Endocrine System (8 decks)

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