Med Term Chapter 13 Flashcards

Stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova in females and stimulates sperm production in males.

Increases glucose levels by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

Blood sugar

<p>Important in the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics and regulation of the menstrual cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, increases heart rate, raises blood pressure, and helps release glucose from the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having anti-inflammatory action and regulating metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A chronic disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of extremities caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abnormal growth of the entire body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A congenital form of hypothyroidism that causes arrested physical and mental development if untreated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or the kidneys' inability to respond to this hormone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An autoimmune disease where antibodies attack the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing excessive production of thyroid hormone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the bloodstream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies and usually disappears after delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Average glucose levels over the previous 3 weeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A synthetic version of growth hormone administered to stimulate growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers