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40 Cards in this Set
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innermost layer of alimentary canal wall and absorbs nutrients
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mucosa
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reduce risk of cirrhosis of liver by
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avoiding the use of alcohol
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too little growth hormone in childhood
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dwarfism
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the epiglottis
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covers the airway
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releases melatonin which regulates biological clock
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pineal body
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thyroid does not produce adequate thyroid hormone
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myxedema
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secretes calcitonin
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thyroid
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begins chemical breakdown of food
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mouth
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hormone increases blood sugar
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glucagon
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to prevent diarrhea episodes
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food handling practices
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hormones increases energy, stimulates protien synthesis, and speed up repair of damaged tissue
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thyroid hormone
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secretes hormone crythropoietin
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kidney
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prolonged stress reduces immunity by
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increasing release of cortisol
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help indentify endocrine problem in child
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track development on standard growth chart
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pt. complains of constipation you recommend
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increasing dietary fiber
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absorbs water and electrolytes
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large intestine
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stomach able to absorb
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alcohol
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decreases blood sugar
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insulin
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result of excess growth hormone in adults
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acromegaly
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tobacco use risk factor for
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oral cancer
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decreases inflammation and pain
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cortisol
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physical reaction to a stressor
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increased heart rate
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removed pituitary gland may cause
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hypothyroidism
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releases thymosin that promotes production of T cells
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thymus
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regulates fecal elimination
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rectum
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lowers blood calcium
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calcitonin
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excess growth hormone in children
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giantism
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pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates
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amylase
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secretes epinephrine and aldosterone
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adrenal gland
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layer of the alimentary that secretes mucus and enzymes
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mucosa
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release PTH
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parathyroid
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atrial natriuretic peptide released by
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heart
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oral palate's main function
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seperate the oral and nasal cavities
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stimulates body to retain sodium and important to maintain BP
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aldosterone
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gland that has cells that release glucagon
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pancreas
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saliva contains enzyme
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amylase
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high glucose due to inadequate secretion of insulin
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diabetes mellitus
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hormone stimulates thyroid gland to release hormones
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TSH
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antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin released by
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posterior pituitary gland
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main site of nutrient absorption
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small intestine
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