Match the medical words with their definitions.
-condition of low blood sodium level
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)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test

Question

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Answer: Q 
 Hyponatremia is the medical term for a low blood sodium level.

A
Answer: A 
 Acromegaly is a condition of excessive growth hormone production.

B
Answer: B 
 The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal gland that produces corticosteroids.

D
Answer: D 
 Corticosteroids are a group of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.

E
Answer: E 
 Diuresis is the production of abnormally large amounts of urine.

F
Answer: F 
 Electrolytes are substances like sodium, potassium, and chloride that are important for maintaining proper fluid balance in the body.

G
Answer: G 
 Fasting blood glucose is the level of glucose in the blood after an overnight fast.

J
Answer: J 
 The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test for diabetes that involves measuring blood glucose levels before and after the consumption of a glucose solution.

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

L
Answer: L 
 Hirsutism is the growth of excessive hair in women in a male pattern.

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

N
Answer: N 
 Hypercalcemia is the medical term for a high blood calcium level.

O
Answer: O 
 Hyperglycemia is a condition of high blood glucose levels.

P
Answer: P 
 Hyperkalemia is the medical term for a high blood potassium level.

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

T
Answer: T 
 Obesity is a condition of excessive body fat accumulation that can lead to health problems.

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

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

W
Answer: W 
 Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that can cause excessive production of adrenaline and other hormones.

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

Y
Answer: Y 
 Thyroid storm is a life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by a sudden and severe worsening of symptoms.

Z
Answer: Z 
 The total calcium test is a blood test used to measure the total amount of calcium in the blood, which can help diagnose certain medical conditions.

R
Answer: R 
 Idiopathic means the cause of a medical condition is unknown.

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