Endocrine system chapter 11
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The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Two suffixes related to the endocrine system are dipsia and uria. Dipsia refers to thirst, with polydipsia meaning excessive thirst which can be caused by conditions like diabetes or diarrhea. Uria refers to urine, with polyuria meaning excessive urination which is often caused by uncontrolled diabetes, and glycosuria referring to the presence of sugar in the urine due to issues like diabetes or pregnancy.
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Endocrine system chapter 11
- 1. Endocrine System By: Kayla Liu
- 2. The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Two suffixes I’m going to report on of the endocrine system is dipsia and uria.
- 3. DIPSIA Polydipsia: Many (excessive) thirst Causes of Polydipsia Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Diarrhea Type 2 diabetes
- 4. URIA Polyuria: Condition of (too) much urine. Glycosuria: Sugar in the urine. The most common cause of polyuria in both adults and children is uncontrolled diabetes melltius, causing an osmotic diuresis. Glycosuria can be caused by diabetes, hyperthyroidism, liver problems, kidney problems, and pregnancy.