Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

question 22

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hyperglycemia

• A)​abnormally high blood glucose
• B)​abnormally low blood glucose
• C)deficiency of thyroid secretion​
• D)regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues​
• E)excessive thyroid hormones in the bloodstream​

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ found in vertebrates that performs numerous functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine.

Glycogen

A multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Appendix

A small, tube-like sac attached to the large intestine, its function is not entirely understood, but it is known to play a role in gut immunity.