Glucose
The primary form of carbohydrate used for energy by the body
Glucose
The lipoprotein referred to as "good cholesterol"
HDL
The most abundant electrolyte in extracellular fluid.
Sodium
The main function of the liver
Filtering blood
This liver enzyme is found in the liver and bones.
ALP (Alkaline phosphate)
The hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose.
Insulin
This is caused by too much LDL in the blood which builds up on the walls of the artery.
Atherosclerosis
The electrolyte important for producing stomach acid.
Chloride
What does high bilirubin levels cause?
Jaundice
This electrolyte is found inside the cells and will be elevated in hemolyzed blood.
Potassium
Type of diabetes that is diagnosed at a younger age and involves the body's inability to produce insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes
Why do lipids need special carriers, lipoproteins, to travel through our blood?
They are hydrophobic
This electrolyte helps maintain normal pH levels.
Bicarbonate
This liver enzyme is sensitive to alcohol consumption.
GGT
This electrolyte is critical for energy production, DNA structure, and cell membrane formation.
Phosphate
The test that measures the average blood glucose over a 6-8 week period.
Hemoglobin A1c
"Bad cholesterol"
LDL
This electrolyte is crucial for heart function and muscle contraction.
Potassium
What does the liver produce that helps with blood clotting?
Clotting factors
What are the 3 types of diabetes?
Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational
Organ that produces insulin
Pancreas
A condition where too many fat particles are in the blood and can cause the blood to look milky white.
Lipemia
This is important for healthy bones and teeth.
Calcium
What causes liver enzymes to leak into the blood?
Liver damage
What is the term for excessive urination that is a symptom of diabetes?
Polyuria