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Unit 23

TermDefinition
Diabetes A condition that occurs when the pancreas produces no insulin, too little insulin, too little insulin, or does not properly use insulin; causes problems with circulation and can damage vital organs.
Glands Organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones.
Hormones Chemical substances produced by the body that control numerous body functions.
Hyperglycemia High blood glucose (blood sugar).
Hyperthyroidism A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to speed up and metabolism to increase.
Hypoglycemia Low blood glucose (blood sugar); also known as insulin reaction or insulin shock.
Hypothyroidism A condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to slow down.
Insulin A hormone produced in the pancreas and released from the pancreases that works to move glucose from the blood and into the cells for energy for the body.
Polydipsia Excessive thirst.
Polyphagia Excessive hunger.
Polyuria excessive urination.
Prediabetes A condition in which a person's blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Thyroid A butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is responsible for regulating metabolism and growth.
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