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12 Cards in this Set
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a change or alteration designed to assist in adapting to a new situation or environment
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a hromone 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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a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, elevate blood pressure, and reduces the excretion of urine
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any of the group of amines (such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, or dopamine) that serve as neurotransmitters
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the cognitive and behavioral strategies used to manage the stressors that tax a persons resources
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a change in the appearance of a cell after exposure to chronic irritation
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the group of steroid hormones, such as crotisol, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, they are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fate metabolism and have anti inflammatory properties
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the formation of glucose, especially by the liver from noncarbohydrate sources such as amino acids and the glucerol portion of fats
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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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a steady state within the body; the stability of the internal environment
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an increase in the number of new cells
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inadequate supply of oxygen to the cell
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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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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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the speed at which some substances are broken down to yield energy for bodily processes and other substances are synthesized
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a cell transformation in which a highly specialized cell changes to a less specialized cell
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feedback that decreases the output of a system
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feedback that increases the output of a system
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healing by fibrous adhesion, without suppuration or granulation tissue formation
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delayed closure of two granulating surfaces
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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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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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