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12 Cards in this Set
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Define hormone
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Chemical substance released by a gland that controls or affects processes in other glands or body systems
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Define endocrine gland
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Gland that secretes chemical substances directly into the blood
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What is the difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
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Exocrine glands have localized effects and endocrine glands tend to have widespread effects
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Define homeostasis
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The natural tendency of the body to keep the internal environment and metabolism steady and normal
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Define metabolism
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The sum of cellular processes that produce the energy and molecules needed for growth and repair
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Define diabetes mellitus
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Disorder of inadequate insulin activity, due either to inadequate production of insulin or to decreased responsiveness of body cells to insulin
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Define anabolism
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The constructive or "building up" phase of metabolism
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Define catabolism
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The destructive or "breaking down" phase of metabolism
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Define ketone bodies
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Compounds produced during catabolism of fatty acids, including acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone
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Define ketosis
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The presence of significant quantities of ketone bodies in the blood
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Define hypoglycemia
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Low blood sugar. Also called insulin shock
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Define hyperglycemia
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High blood sugar
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