Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Condition of sugar in the blood
A)adenohypophysis
B)adrenocorticotropin
C)aldosterone
D)calcitonin
E)catecholamine
F)electrolyte
G)glucocorticoid
H)glycemia
I)glycosuria
J)homeostasis
K)hypokalemia
L)hyponatremia
M)hypothalamus
N)oxytocin
O)pancreatectomy
P)parathyroidectomy
Q)polydipsia
R)progesterone
S)tetraiodothyronine
T)vasopressin

Question

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Glycemia refers to the level of sugar in the blood.

Answer: I
 Glycosuria refers to the presence of glucose in the urine.

Answer: J
 Homeostasis refers to the state of balance and stability within the body's internal environment.

Answer: M
 The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that controls many automatic functions of the body, including the regulation of hormones.

Answer: O
 Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas, which can disrupt normal blood sugar regulation.

Answer: P
 Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands, which can affect calcium homeostasis.

Answer: Q
 Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst, often seen in conditions such as diabetes.

Answer: R
 Progesterone is a hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Answer: S
 Tetraiodothyronine, also known as thyroxine (T4), is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism.

Answer: T
 Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), regulates fluid balance and blood pressure in the body.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings