TERM 1
Thyroid Follicle
DEFINITION 1
hollow spherical glands inside of thyroid; walls formed of
cuboidal or squamous epithelium; produce glycoprotein
thyroglobulin; central cavit stores colloid.
TERM 2
Hyperthyroidism
DEFINITION 2
usually results from parathyroid gland tumor; clacium
leached from bones, and mineral salts are replaced by
fibrous connective tissue; symptoms are depression of
nervous system and formation of kidney stones.
TERM 3
Hypoglycemia
DEFINITION 3
low level of blood glucose; due to excessive insulin secretion;
triggers release of hyperglycemic hormones which cause
anxiety, nervousness, tremors, and weakness.
TERM 4
Polydipsia
DEFINITION 4
excessive thirst; sign of diabetes mellitus.
TERM 5
Colloid
DEFINITION 5
amber-colored, sticky material consisting of thyroglobulin
molecules with attached iodine atoms.
