Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct

question 27

Multiple Choice

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-A syndrome that results from prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol and can be characterized by fatigue,high blood pressure,and elevated glucose levels.

• A)Myxedema
• B)Addison's disease
• C)Diabetes insipidus
• D)Adrenal medulla
• E)Grave's disease
• F)Cushing's syndrome
• G)Cretinism
• H)Diabetes mellitus
• I)Acromegaly

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Definitions:

Shivering

An involuntary response to cold in which muscles rapidly contract and relax to generate heat and increase body temperature.

Heat Production

The process of generating thermal energy in the body, primarily through metabolism and muscular activities, to maintain body temperature.

Convection

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases, driven by temperature differences within the fluid or between the fluid and its surroundings.

Blood Pressure Cuff

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a manometer to measure the pressure.