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- 3. impaired glucose tolerance-Referring to people who maintain a normal blood glucose level but develop hyperglycemia when challenged with an oral glucos
- 5. A crystalline iodine-containing hormone; its chief function is to increase the rate of cell metabolism.
- 8. Complications associated with atherosclerosis of middle to large arteries such as those in the heart and brain.
- 9. Hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland.
- 13. Referring to persons who maintain a normal blood glucose level but develop hyperglycemia when challenged with an oral glucose tolerance test. Also kno
- 17. A chronic condition, congenital or developed before puberty, characterized by arrested physical and mental development, with dystrophy of the bones an
- 19. A variety of metabolic disorders marked by inability of the body to store or utilize glucose. Includes type 1, type 2, and gestational.
- 21. Deficiency of sugar in the blood.
- 22. Hypothyroid condition causing an edema of tissues, loss of hair, and physical and mental sluggishness in adults.
- 23. A radioactive isotope of iodine used for treating hyperthyroidism in certain patients.
- 24. Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to release its hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine.
- 25. An abnormal sensation, such as burning or prickling.
- 26. Severe condition resulting from an abnormal increase of thyroid hormone secretion.
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- 1. Adrenocortical steroid hormones that regulate carbohydrates, protein, and fat metabolism. They have antiinflammatory, antiallergenic, and immunosuppre
- 2. The major natural glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the human adrenal cortex.
- 4. Formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; present in 5% to 10% of the diabetic population. There is no secretion of insulin from the panc
- 6. Underactivity of the thyroid gland.
- 7. Abnormal condition caused by overactivity of the thyroid gland.
- 8. Complications that arise from destruction of capillaries in eyes, kidneys, and peripheral tissues.
- 10. Excess of sugar in the blood.
- 11. The intermediate stage between normal glucose homeostasis and diabetes.
- 12. A comprehensive program of diabetes care that includes self-monitoring of blood glucose four or more times daily, and, for those patients with type 1
- 14. Fludrocortisone and aldosterone; maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and are used to treat adrenal insufficiency caused by hypopituitarism or Addis
- 15. One of the thyroid hormones: an organic iodine-containing compound liberated from thyroglobulin by hydrolysis.
- 16. A subclass of diabetes mellitus seen in women who show abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy.
- 18. Functional disturbances and/or pathologic changes in the peripheral nervous system.
- 20. Formerly known as non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; represents about 90% of the diabetic population. The pancreas still maintains some ability