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)thyroid storm
Z)total calcium test

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Idiopathic refers to a medical condition without a clear pathogenesis or a disease without a recognizable cause.

Answer: B 
 Adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing corticosteroids, including cortisol.

Answer: C 
 Adrenal medulla is the inner portion of the adrenal gland responsible for producing catecholamines, including adrenaline.

Answer: D 
 Corticosteroids are a group of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that have a variety of effects on the body, including reduction of inflammation.

Answer: E 
 Diuresis refers to increased excretion of urine by the kidneys.

Answer: F 
 Electrolytes are electrically charged particles in the body that play important roles in various bodily functions, including nerve and muscle function.

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

Answer: H 
 Follicle-stimulating hormone is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries in females and the production of sperm in males.

Answer: I 
 Glucose is a simple sugar that is a major source of energy for the body.

Answer: J 
 Glucose tolerance test is a test used to diagnose diabetes by measuring the body's ability to handle a certain amount of glucose.

Answer: K 
 Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid.

Answer: L 
 Hirsutism is a condition characterized by excessive hair growth in areas of the body where hair is normally absent or minimal.

Answer: M 
 Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body, including regulation of blood sugar and electrolyte levels.

Answer: N 
 Hypercalcemia refers to a high level of calcium in the blood.

Answer: O 
 Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar levels.

Answer: P 
 Hyperkalemia refers to a high level of potassium in the blood.

Answer: Q 
 Hyponatremia refers to a low level of sodium in the blood.

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

Answer: T 
 Obesity refers to a condition of excessive body fat that increases the risk of various health problems.

Answer: U 
 Oral antidiabetics are medications that are taken orally to help manage 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 produces excess amounts of adrenaline and other catecholamines.

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

Answer: Y 
 Thyroid storm is a life-threatening complication of untreated or undertreated hyperthyroidism.

Answer: Z 
 Total calcium test is a blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in the blood, including both ionized calcium and calcium bound to proteins such as albumin.

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