TERMS

Question 1

Chronic metabollic condition characterized by gradual, maerked enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremeties due to overproduction of growth hormone.

Answer 1

Acromegaly

Question 2

a mechanism that requires energy to move ions across cellular membranes

Answer 2

Active transport

Question 3

life threatening condition caused by partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function, often resulting from autoimmune processes, infection, neoplasm or hemorrhage in the gland.

Answer 3

Addisons disease

Question 4

length of electronic vector at maximum peak height

Answer 4

Amplitude

Question 5

a disease in which a waxy, starch-like glycoprotein accumulates in tissues and organs impairing their function

Answer 5

Amyloidosis