NURSING 2LA2 Study Guide - Final Guide: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, High-Density Lipoprotein
28 Nov 2016
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Acanthosis nigricans this is a condition common in obesity, usually caused by insulin resistance. It is an area of hyperpigmentation, usually found in body folds, such as at the back of the neck, under the arms and in the groin area. It can appear brown to black and is an area of thicker, velvety skin. Adipocytes a cell specialized for the storage of fat, found in connective tissue. Constant excess caloric intake leads to an increase in the size of adipocytes, the cells in adipose or fat tissue. Angiotensinogen a serum globulin formed by the liver that is cleaved by renin to produce angiotensin i. Atherosclerosis a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls. Bioelectrical impedance can be done easily, using either a stand-on device or a hand held one. This gives an accurate measure of body fat.
