Question

apply medical terminology for each specialty 5 of 5
which organ filters out excess glucose that has built up in the blood as a result of hyperglycemia?
bladder
pancreas
kidneys
liver
identify common pathology for each body system including signs, symptoms, and etiology 0 of 5
what does the root element in the term polydipsia mean?
excessive
condition
many
thirst

Explanation:

1. The liver plays a crucial role in regulating blood - glucose levels. When there is excess glucose in the blood due to hyperglycemia, the liver can store glucose as glycogen or convert it to other substances.
2. In the medical term 'polydipsia', the root element 'dipsia' means thirst. 'Poly -' is a prefix meaning many or excessive. So 'polydipsia' refers to excessive thirst.

Answer:

1. liver
2. thirst