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hormones chemicals produced by the body that regulate body functions and processes
hyperthyroidism a condition in which thyroid hormone secretions are above normal, often referred to as an overaction thyroid
hypothyroidism a condition in which thyroid hormone secretions are below normal, often referred to as an underactive thyroid
corticosteroid hormonal steroid substances produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland
diabetes mellitus a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use it efficiently
glucagon a hormone that helps convert aminoacids to glucose
insulin a hormone that controls the bodys use of glucose
islands(or islets) of Langerhans specialized cells of the pancreas that secrete insulin
serum glucose blood sugar
androgens male sex characteristic hormones
estrogens female sex characteristic hormones that are involved in calcium and phosphorus conservation
progesterone female sex characteristic hormone involved in ovulation prevention
testosterone the primary androgen
gout a painful inflammatory condition in which excess uric acid accumulates in the joints
osteoarthritis a disorder characterized by weight bearing bone deterioration, decreasing range of motion, and causing pain and deformity
rheumatoid arthritis a disease in which the bodys immune system attacks joint tissue
uricosuric drugs drugs used to treat gout that increase the elimination of uric acid
conjunctivitis inflammation of the conjunctiva (eyelid lining)
glaucoma abnormally high pressure within the eye, leading to optic nerve damage and loss of vision
intraocular inside the eye
mydriatics drugs that dilate the pupil
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