Question

1. the compound term poly/dips/ia means: excessive thirst excessive urination increased food intake increased weakness 20) located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea, the ______ gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield. thymus pineal parathyroid thyroid

Explanation:

1. The prefix "poly -" means excessive, and "dipsia" refers to thirst. So "polydipsia" means excessive thirst.
2. The thyroid gland is located in front of the lower voice - box (larynx) and upper trachea and is the largest endocrine gland with a shield - like shape. The thymus is related to the immune system and is located in the upper chest. The pineal gland is in the brain. The parathyroid glands are small glands near the thyroid.

Answer:

1. excessive thirst
2. Thyroid