Saturday, May 30, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Body Systems Vocabulary Flash Cards: Endocrine System

Module H focuses on body systems. This set of vocabulary flash cards features the endocrine system as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

  1. Click on the first flashcard.
  2. Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
Module H: Body Systems Endocrine System

Diabetes Mellitus (DM, diabetes)

The most common disorder of the endocrine system and occurs when the pancreas produces too little insolin or does not use insulin properly causing sugar to build up in the blood

Endocrine System

System of glands that secrete chemicals directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions

Gestational Diabetes

A type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy

Glands

An organ that secretes chemicals called hormones that regulate bodily function

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

Pancreas

Organ of the body that produces insulin

Type 1 Diabetes

A lifelong condition typically beginning during childhood and early adult years when the pancreas dows not produce insulin

Type 2 Diabetes

A type of diabetes that develops after about age 35 when the pancreas secretes insulin but does not use it well

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