a. What 3 tests are used to check hormone levels b. Describe the 2 main functions...
a. What 3 tests are used to check hormone levels b. Describe the 2 main functions of the pancreas
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Ans) a. Most hormones can be detected in the blood. A doctor can use a blood test to check your thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol levels.
- Basic Female Hormone Panel – This group of blood tests includes Total Estrogens, Progesterone and Testosterone Woman/Child. Basic Food Sensitivity and Allergy (IgG) Panel – Certain proteins in foods may cause an immune response, commonly known as an allergy or intolerance.
b. The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.
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