XR-103

hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production in bone marrow

proteins in the plasma; alpha, beta gamma types

plasma protein that maintains the proper amount of water in blood

proteins made by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood

brain disease

pertaining to producing cancer

abnormal condition of the skin

cancerous condition of wbc

pertaining to produced by tx

excision of the stomach

orange-yellow pigment in bile; formed by breakdown of hemoglobulin

wbc containing granules that stain red; assc with allergic reaction

blood clotting

method of separating serum proteins by electrical charge

rbc

protein threads that form the basis of blood clot

response of the immune system to foreign invasion

mononuclear leukocyte that produces antibodies

destruction or breakdown of blood

plasma proteins that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process

plasma proteins; alpha, betta, gamma are ex

cancer in the thyroid gland

excessive production of parathormone

group of signs and symptom. produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex

benign tumor of the adrenal medulla

test that measures hormone levels in plasma

radioactive compound is given and localizes in the thyroid gland

enlargement of extremities caused by excessive growth hormone after puberty

insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone produces this condition

lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insuling to promoting suffer, starch, and fat metabolism in cells

extreme hypothyroidism during infancy & childhood

adv. hypothyroidism in adulthood

enlargement and bulging of the eyeballs caused by hyperthyroidism

enlargement of the thyroid gland

overactivity of the thyroid gland

constant muscle contraction

fats are improperly burned, leading to accumulation of ketones in the body

hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex