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medterm wk3
oct21
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Endocrine system | — System that regulates body functions using hormones. |
| Hormone | — Chemical messenger that travels through the bloodstream. |
| Hypothalamus | — Brain structure that makes and releases hormones. |
| Insulin | — Hormone that helps lower blood sugar. |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | — Condition involving problems with blood glucose regulation. |
| Anemia | — Condition involving a reduced number of red blood cells. |
| Hemoglobin | — Iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
| Antibody | — Substance produced by the body in response to an antigen. |
| Antigen | — Substance that causes the production of an antibody. |
| Hematocrit | — Measurement of the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume. |
| Cardiovascular system . | — Body system that transports blood throughout the body |
| Atrium | — One of the two upper chambers of the heart. |
| Ventricle | — One of the two lower chambers of the heart. |
| Septum | — Wall that separates the right and left sides of the heart. |
| Valve | — Structure that keeps blood flowing in one direction. |