G Words
Stored glucose substance
What is glycogen
Plays a key role in nerve function
What is Thiamine(B1)
Reduction in cell size.
What is atrophy
Hypoxia (less O2) of tissue due to lack of arterial circulation
What is ischemia
The cause of a disease or disorder.
What is Etiology
Generation of energy source from non-carbohydrate substance
What is Gluconeogenesis
Molecule that provides the energy to “drive” many cellular processes
What is ATP
Transformation of one differentiated cell type to another differentiated cell type.
What is metaplasia
Necrosis (death) of tissue due to sustained ischemia.
What is infarction
The development of an illness within a short time
What is acute
Important energy source
What is Glucose
Mineral that is necessary for the proper function of hemoglobin
What is Iron
Weight loss and weakness due to severe illness.
What is Cachexia
A tool, such as RAAS, used to maintain homeostasis
What is Compensatory Mechanism
A patient develops an allergic reaction from a prescribed antibiotic.
What is Iatrogenic
A hormone secreted by the pancreas for hypoglycemia
What is glucagon
Important ingredient of NADH. NADH is responsible for energy production
What is Niacin(B3)
Abnormal cells that may become cancer cells.
What is dysplasia
Insidious signs and symptoms characterized by exacerbations and remissions.
What is Chronic
A problem or illness that develops because a person is in the hospital.
What is nosocmial
Breakdown of glycogen to glucose
What is Glycogenolysis
An ingredient of a protein complex (FMN) that is part of the ETC
What is Riboflavin (B2)
Increase in cell size.
What is hyperplasia
A consequence of a previous disease or injury.
What is Sequela
A problem or disease with an unidentifiable cause
What is Idiopathic