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Thyroid gland - ANSWER-The term "goiter" simply refers to the abnormal
enlargement of the ____________________
Grave's disease - ANSWER-A type of autoimmune problem (or disease) that causes
the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, which is called
hyperthyroidism:
Huntington's disease (HD) - ANSWER-A fatal genetic disorder that causes the
progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain:
Parkinson's disease - ANSWER-A progressive disorder of the nervous system that
affects movement.
Muscular Dystrophy - ANSWER-A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive
weakness and loss of muscle mass.
Hives - ANSWER-Uticaria is another word to describe:
Hypertension - ANSWER-Atenolol (hint:lol) is a drug that can be used to treat chest
pain and:_________________. It can reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
Bell's palsy - ANSWER-A paralysis that may resemble a stroke and presents with
sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the face.
Hemoptysis - ANSWER-The coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the
bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs:
Pancreatitis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the organ lying behind the lower part of
the stomach (pancreas).
Pancreatitis - ANSWER-_________________ may start suddenly and last for days,
or it can occur over many years. It has many causes, including gallstones and
chronic, and ALCOHOLISM.
Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Hepatitis - ANSWER-An inflammation of the liver commonly caused by a viral
infection.
Cullen's sign - ANSWER-Superficial oedema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty
tissue around the umbilicus.
Prevent clotting - ANSWER-Anticoagulants have what function?