Give Meanings for the Following Medical Terms

question 40

Short Answer

Give meanings for the following medical terms.
-Auscultation: __________

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A substance in humans and other animals that promotes growth, cell reproduction, and the healing of cells.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

Kidneys

Vital organs located in the back of the abdomen that filter blood to produce urine, regulate electrolytes, maintain acid-base balance, and regulate blood pressure.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A substance produced by the front part of the pituitary gland which prompts the development of ovarian follicles in women and the generation of sperm in men.