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Human phy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pathogenesis can be defined as: | the course of disease development. |
| The contraction of the uterus during the birth of a baby is an example of _____ feedback. | positive |
| If the secretion of oxytocin during childbirth operated as a negative-feedback control loop, what effect would it have on uterine contractions? | Oxytocin would inhibit uterine contractions. |
| Homeostasis can best be described as: | a state of relative constancy. |
| Which of the following may put one at risk for developing a given disease? | All of the above |
| Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Reproductive |
| The body’s thermostat is located in the: | hypothalamus. |
| Of the 11 major body systems, which is the least involved in maintaining homeostasis? | Reproductive |
| The term that literally means self-immunity is: | autoimmunity. |
| The normal reading or range of normal is called the: | set point. |