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Test1_Chapter 6
Biophysical and Psychosocial - Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation - Chapter 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adaptation : | a change or alteration designed to assist in adapting to a new situation or environment |
| adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) : | a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the secretion of cortisol and other hormones by the adrenal cortex |
| antidiuretic hormone (ADH) : | a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, elevates blood pressure, and reduces the excretion of urine |
| catecholamines : | any of the group of amines (such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, or dopamine) that serve as neurotransmitters |
| coping : | the cognitive and behavioral strategies used to manage the stressors that tax a person’s resources |
| dysplasia : | bizarre cell growth resulting in cells that differ in size, shape, or arrangement from other cells of the same tissue type |
| glucocorticoids : | the group of steroid hormones, such as cortisol, that are produced by the adrenal cortex; they are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties |
| gluconeogenesis : | the formation of glucose by the liver from noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids and the glycerol portion of fats |
| guided imagery : | the mindful use of a word, phrase, or visual image to achieve relaxation or direct attention away from uncomfortable sensations or situations |
| homeostasis : | a steady state within the body; the stability of the internal environment |
| hyperplasia : | an increase in the number of new cells of a tissue |
| hypoxia : | inadequate supply of oxygen to the cell |
| inflammation : | a localized, protective reaction of tissue to injury, irritation, or infection, manifested by pain, redness, heat, swelling, and sometimes loss of function |
| metaplasia : | a cell transformation in which there is conversion of one type of mature cell into another type of cell |
| negative feedback : | feedback that decreases the output of a system |
| positive feedback : | feedback that increases the output of a system |
| steady state : | a stable condition that does not change over time, or when change in one direction is balanced by change in an opposite direction |
| stress : | a disruptive condition that occurs in response to adverse influences from the internal or external environments |
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