Describe the medical specialty of endocrinology and then define ...

[pepyto]

Describe the medical specialty of endocrinology and then define the word endocrinology.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

To prevent a neural tube defect in her baby, the mother should take a vitamin B12 supplement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

Endocrinology is the healthcare specialty that studies the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system and uses diagnostic tests, medical and surgical procedures, and drugs to treat endocrine system diseases. The suffix -logy means the study of, the prefix endo- means innermost or within, and the combining form crin/o- means secrete. So the medical word definition of endocrinology is the study (of organs and glands) within (the body that) secrete (hormones).

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: She should take a folic acid supplement.