Digestive 1
The inflammation of the stomach lining
What is gastritis ?
Cancer of the stomach
What is gastric cancer ?
Maintains proper blood glucose level
What does Insulin do ?
Neoplasm of the thyroid gland
What is thyroid cancer ?
Serious inflammation of the colon
What is ulcerative colitis ?
Disorder of nutrition caused by primary deprivation of protein-energy
What is malnutrition ?
Hypothyroidism where thyroid gland is absent
What is cretinism *congenital
Daily patterns of sleep and wakefulness
What is melatonin ?
Destructive gum and bone disease around one or more of the teeth
What is Periodontitis?
Condition in which an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening of the abdominal wall
What is Abdominal Hernia ?
Deficiency in release of ADH; results in extreme thirst and excessive urine
What is diabetes insipidus ?
Type of diabetes in which the pancreas produces no or very little insulin
What is type 1 Diabetes ?
Candidiasis of the oral mucosa (mouth, tongue, palate, and gums) .
What is Thrush ?
Thickening and hardening of a part of the mucous membrane in the mouth
What is Oral Leukoplakia ?
Excessive secretion of one or multiple hormones (often GH)
What is hyperpituitarism ?
Water reabsorption by renal tubules
What is Vasopressin ADH ?
Abnormal presence of gallstones that form in bile
What is cholelithiasis ?
Regurgitation of stomach and duodenal contents into the esophagus
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) ?
The wasting away of a body organ or tissue
What is an atrophy ?
The enlargement of the thyroid gland
What is the goiter ?