Match the medical words with their definitions.
-pertaining to a condition without clear pathogenesis or a disease without a recognizable cause
A)acromegaly
B)adrenal cortex
C)adrenal medulla
D)corticosteroids
E)diuresis
F)electrolytes
G)fasting blood glucose
H)follicle-stimulating hormone
I)glucose
J)glucose tolerance test
K)Graves disease
L)hirsutism
M)homeostasis
N)hypercalcemia
O)hyperglycemia
P)hyperkalemia
Q)hyponatremia
R)idiopathic
S)insulin
T)obesity
U)oral antidiabetics
V)parathyroidectomy
W)pheochromocytoma
X)prolactin
Y)protein-bound iodine
Z)thyroid storm

Question

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"Idiopathic" means pertaining to a condition without clear pathogenesis or a disease without a recognizable cause.

Answer: B 
 The adrenal cortex is the outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones.

Answer: C 
 The adrenal medulla is the inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Answer: D 
 Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and have anti-inflammatory and immune-suppressing effects.

Answer: E 
 Diuresis refers to increased urination.

Answer: F 
 Electrolytes are minerals in the blood that carry electrical charges and are important for many bodily processes.

Answer: G 
 Fasting blood glucose is a test to measure the level of glucose in the blood after a period of fasting.

Answer: H 
 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in women and sperm in men.

Answer: I 
 Glucose is a type of sugar that is the primary source of energy for the body's cells.

Answer: J 
 The glucose tolerance test is a test to measure how well the body is able to process glucose.

Answer: K 
 Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland).

Answer: L 
 Hirsutism is a condition in which there is excessive hair growth in women, typically in a male pattern.

Answer: M 
 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

Answer: N 
 Hypercalcemia is a condition in which there is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.

Answer: O 
 Hyperglycemia is a condition in which there is an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.

Answer: P 
 Hyperkalemia is a condition in which there is an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood.

Answer: Q 
 Hyponatremia is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood.

Answer: S 
 Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels.

Answer: T 
 Obesity is a condition in which there is excess body fat that can lead to negative health effects.

Answer: U 
 Oral antidiabetics are medications that are taken by mouth to help regulate blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

Answer: V 
 Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands, which are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body.

Answer: W 
 Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause excessive production of adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Answer: X 
 Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in women after childbirth.

Answer: Y 
 Protein-bound iodine (PBI) is a test that measures the concentration of iodine in the blood that is bound to proteins.

Answer: Z 
 Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism that can cause severe symptoms, such as high fever, rapid heartbeat, and delirium.

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