jasmine williams chp 11
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Biology 120Chapter 11
Jasmine Williams
Dipsia/thirst
Referring to thirst.The following terms arePolydipsia-Excessive thirstOligodipsia-Abnormally
diminished thirst.Hydroadipsia-Absence of thirst
for water
Causes
-Excessive thirst may be a symptom of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Can be found in people that have diabetes.
Also can be founded in people who fail to take their anti-diabetic medications or whose dosages have become inadequate
thyroid
Thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, located in the lower part of your neck.
The function of a gland is to secrete hormones
Thyroid/o
Referring to thyroid . Thyroidal-Pertaining to the thyroid
gland Thyroidectomy-removal of thyroid Hyperthyroidism-excessive thyroid Hypothyroidism-insufficient thyroid
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