Endocrine System
The hormone responsible for the regulation of blood calcium levels
What is parathyroid hormone?
The symptom indicative of chronic pancreatitis
What is severe abdominal pain?
The primary function of bile
What is emulsify fats?
The lifestyle modification recommended to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
What is smoking cessation?
Primary function of aldosterone
What is maintain sodium and water balance?
The condition caused by an underproduction of cortisol
What is Addison's disease?
The common cause of acute pancreatitis
What is alcohol abuse?
A condition that is a serious complication of cirrhosis
What is esophageal varices?
What is maintain normoglycemia?
The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis
What is alcohol abuse?
The hormone that is secreted in response to low blood glucose levels
What is glucagon?
The primary treatment goal for chronic pancreatitis
What is manage pain and nutritional deficiencies?
The lab value typically elevated in patients with liver failure
What is serum bilirubin?
A symptom that is characteristic of hyperglycemia
What is polyuria?
A complication commonly associated with chronic liver disease
What is ascites?
The condition that results from excessive secretion of growth hormone in children
What is gigantism?
What is low serum calcium?
The primary cause of hepatic encephalopathy
What is elevated ammonia levels?
A medication that is an example of a thiazolidinedione
What is pioglitazone?
Lifestyle change recommended to manage type 1 diabetes
What is regular physical activity?
The hormone involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle
What is melatonin?
The treatment essential in managing acute pancreatitis
What is NPO status and IV fluids?
The primary function of albumin produced by the liver
What is maintain oncotic pressure?
The primary action of metroformin
The hormone responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth
What is oxytocin?