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23 Cards in this Set
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Adaptation
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A change of alteration designed to assist in adapting to a new situation or environment
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Adrenocorticotropic
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A hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the secretion of cortisone and other hormones by the adrenal cortex
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Antidiuretic
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A hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, elevates blood pressure, and reduces the exretion of urine
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Catecholamines
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Any of the group of amines (such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, or domapine) that serve as neurotransmitters
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Coping
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The cognitive and behavioral strategies used to manage the stressors that tax a person's resources
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Dysplasia
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A change in the appearance of a cell after exposure to chronic irritation
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Glucocorticoids
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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
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Gluconeogenesis
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The formation of glucose, especially by the liver from noncarbohydrate sources such as amino acids and the glycerol portion of fats
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Guided Imagery
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The mindful use of a word, phrase, or visual image to achieve relaxation or direct attention away from uncomfortable sensations or situations
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Homeostasis
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A steady state within the body; the stability of the internal environment
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Hyperplasia
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An increase in the number of new cells
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Hypoxia
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Inadequate supply of oxygen to the cell
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Infectious Agents
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Biologic agents, such as viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasmas, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes, that cause disease in people
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Inflammation
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A localized, protective reaction of tissue to injury, irritation, or infection, manifested by pain, redness, heat, swelling, and sometimes loss of function
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Metabolic Rate
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The speed at which some substances are broken down to yield energy for bodily processes and otehr substances are synthesized
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Metaplasia
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A cell transformation in which a highly specialized cell changes to a less specialized cell
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Negative Feedback
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Feedback that decreases the output of a system
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Positive Feedback
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Feedback that increases the output of a system
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Primary Intention Healing
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Healing by fibrous adhesion, without suppuration or granulation tissue formation
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Secondary Intention Healing
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Delayed closure of two granulating surfaces
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Steady State
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A stable condition that does not change over time, or when change in one direction is balanced by change in an opposite direction
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Stress
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A disruptive condition that occurs in response to adverse influences from the internal or external environments
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Vasoconstriction
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The narrowing of a blood vessel
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