Prefix and Suffix
The Prefix “hyper”- means?
Excessive.
This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood.
Type 1 diabetes.
This gland is called the ”master gland”
Pituitary gland.
This hormone lower blood suagr levels.
Insuline
GH
Growth hormones.
The suffix -“itis” refers to?
Inflamamtion.
Excess growth hormones in sdults lead to this condition.
Acromegaly.
This butterfly-shaped gland is located in the neck.
Thyriod gland.
This hormone stimulates growth of bones and mucles.
Growth hormone.
THS
Thyroid-stimulating hormones.
The prefix “hypo”- refers to?
Deficient.
This disorder causes low blood sugar and fatigue due to under prodyction of Cortisol.
Addison‘s disease.
These glands sit on top of the kidneys.
Adrenal glands.
This hormone increase heart rate and prepares the body for stress.
Epinephrine
ACTH
Adrenal gland.
The suffix -”ectomy” refers to ?
Surgical removal.
This disease is an autoimmune form of hyperthyrodism.
Graves disease.
This gland regulates blood sugar by producing insuline.
Pancreas.
This hormone from the thyroid helps regulate metabolism.
Thyroxine.
FBS
Fasting blood sugar.
The prefix “endo”- means?
Inside.
This condition results from too much thyrooid hormones.
Hyperthrodisim.
The small gland in the brain controls your sleep-wake cycle.
Pineal gland.
This hormone regulates calcuim levels in the blood.
Parathyroid hormone.
T4
Thyroxine.