James Works with People with Diabetes

question 29

Multiple Choice

James works with people with diabetes.He helps them learn to control their caloric intake and the types of foods they eat.He is a

• A) massage therapist.
• B) occupational therapist.
• C) physical therapist.
• D) dietitian.

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Definitions:

Follicular Phase

Time between the end of menses and ovulation, characterized by rapid division of endometrial cells and development of follicles in the ovary; also called proliferative phase.

Ovarian Cycle

Series of events that occur in a regular fashion in the ovaries of sexually mature, nonpregnant females; results in ovulation and the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Ovarian Follicles

Structures within the ovaries that contain a developing egg and produce hormones involved in reproductive cycles.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces progesterone after ovulation to regulate menstruation and early pregnancy.