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ABO System

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The antigen classification given to blooed

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Acidosis

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a pathologic condition resulting from the accumulation of acids in the body

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Acute Chest Syndrome

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a vasoocclusive crisis that can be associated with pneumonia; common signs and symptoms include chest pain, fever and cough

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Aerobic Metabolism

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Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen

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Aplastic Crisis

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A condition in which the body stops producing and blood cells; typically caused by infection

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Clotting factors

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Substances in the blood that are necessary fro clotting also called coagulation factors

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Diabetes Mellitus

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a metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) is impaired due to a lack of insulin.

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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a form of acidosis in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain accumulate when insulin is not available

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Endocrine System

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Regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis.

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Glucagon

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The hormone released from the alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans that converts glycogen to glucose when the bodes blood glucose level drops

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Gluconeogenesis

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The production of new glucose through the metabolization of non carbohydrates sources.

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Glucose

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One of the basic sugars; it is primary fuel, along with oxygen, for cellular metabolism

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Glycogenolysis

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The process by which glycogen is converted to glucose; facilitated by glucagon

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Glycolysis

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The conversion of glucose into energy via metabolic pathways

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Hematology

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the study and prevention of blood related disorders

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Hematopoietic System

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The system that includes all blood components and the organs involved in their development and production

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Cardiovascular effects of Hypothyroidism

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Slow pulse, reduced cardiac output

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Cardiovascular effects of Hyperthyroidism

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Rapid pulse, increased cardiac output

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Metabolic effects of Hyperthyroidism

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Increased metabolism, skin hot and flushed weight loss

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Metabolic effects of Hypothyroidism

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Decreased metabolism, cold skin, weight gain

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Neuromuscular effects Hypothyroidism

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Weakness, sluggish reflexes

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Neuromuscular effects of Hyperthyroidism

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Tremor, hyperactive reflexes

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Type 1 diabetes

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most pt don’t produce insulin. They require daily injections of supplementary, synthetic insulin throughout their lives to control blood glucose levels. Also know as juvenile diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes

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Sometimes adult onset i which blood glucose levels are elevated. In many people with type 2 diabetes the pancreas actually produces enough insulin however the body cannot effectively utilize it. This condition is know as insulin resistance