5. to injure a body
part (i.e. knee,
elbow) by
bending it
beyond how far it
should normally
bend
The football player hyperextended
his knee during the game when he
fell backwards and got tangled up
with another player.
6. abnormally high
level of sugar in
the blood; a
blood sugar
level above
what is needed
for healthy
blood
Eating a little bit of these foods is
okay but too much can lead to
hyperglycemia.
10. A disorder caused by
a thyroid gland that
is faster than normal
and overly
productive; results in
rapid pulse,
nervousness, and
loss of weight
The thyroid controls metabolism
(converting the food we eat into
energy).