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Mark Chap.4 Test
Chapter 4 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts | anatomy |
| the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and function of an organ or system | physiology |
| the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement | kinesiology |
| the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease | pathology |
| the internal balance of the body | homeostasis |
| an abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body wherein it is incapable of carrying on its normal fuction | disease |
| is subjective evidence of disease or bodily disorder | symptom |
| an observable indication of disease or bodily disorder | sign (of disease) |
| any psychological or physical situation or condition that causes tension or strain | stress |
| situated on the top of each kidney, produce epinephrine, norepinephrine, and corticosteroids | adrenal glands |
| characterized by an accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries | atherosclerosis |
| the result of stimulation of specialized nerve endings called nociceptors. It has a primarily protective function in that it warns of tissue damage or destruction somewhere in the body | pain |
| is localized tissue anemia caused by obstruction of the inflow of blood | ischemia |
| minute, unicellular organisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics and are classified as either harmless or harmful | bacteria |
| any class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that transmits disease | virus |
| a diverse group of organisms potentially capable of causing disease that thrive or grow in wet or damp areas and live by absorbing nutrients from organic matter | fungus |
| an organism that can potentially cause disease that exists and functions at the expense of a host organism without contributing to the survival of the host | parasite |
| is invading organisms confined to a small area of the body | local infection |
| is invading organisms that have spread throughout the body | systemic infection |
| is a protective tissue response characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain | inflammation |
| an elevated body temperature | fever |
| a dense fibrous tissue that forms as an injury, wound, burn, or sore heals | scar |
| a concept where people take personal responsibility for their own physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state of health | wellness |
| _________ effects: increased local circulation of venous blood and lymph, stretching of muscle tissue, loosening of adhesions and scar tissue | direct effects |
| _________ effects: increased circulation to the muscles and internal organs, reduced blood pressure, and general relaxation of tense muscles | indirect effects |
| _________ effects: reduced heart rate and slower, deeper breathing | reflex effects |
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