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30 Cards in this Set
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Antagonistic |
Acting in opposition; mutually opposing |
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Glucagon |
Hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells that stimulates the liver to change stored glycogen (starch form of sugar) glucose |
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Glucose |
Simple sugar that is the end product of carbohydrate digestion |
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Insulin |
Hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells that allowsl body cells to use glucose for energy or store it in the liver as glycogen |
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Sympathomimetic |
Agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system |
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Adrenalectomy |
Excision of the adrenal glands |
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Hypercalcemia |
Excessive calcium in the blood |
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Endocrinology |
Study of endocrine glands & their functions |
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Glucogenesis |
Forming or producing glucose |
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Hypoglycemia |
Abnormally low level of glucose in the blood |
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Glycosuria |
Abnormal amt. of glucose in the urine |
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Homeostasis |
State of equilibrium in the internal environment of body |
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Kalemia |
Potassium in blood |
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Pancreatomy |
Incision of the pancreas |
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Parathyroidectomy |
Excision of one or more of the parathyroid glands |
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Thymoma |
Tumor of the thymus gland |
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Thyromegaly |
Enlargement of the thyroid gland |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Condition of excessive thyroid gland (function) |
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Toxicologist |
Specialist in the study of poisons |
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Endocrine |
Secrete within |
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Polydipsia |
Excessive thirst |
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Androgen |
Any steroid hormone that increases masculinization |
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Thyrotoxic |
Pertaining to poison associated with the thyroid gland |
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Glycosuria |
Glucose in the urine |
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Euthyroid |
Resembling a normal thyroid gland |
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Exocrine |
Secretes outside of bloodstream |
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Hyperglycemia |
Excessive glucose in the blood |
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Hypoinsulinism |
Condition of deficiency of insulin |
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Diuresis |
Increased formation & secretion of urine |
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Hirsutism |
Excessive distribution of body hair esp. in women |
