App Flashcards
What is physiology?
Study of the vital processes
Study of function
What is histology?
Microscopic anatomy like cells and tissues
What is the pathology?
Study of disease
What is disease?
Abnormal state preventing normal function
What is a symptom of disease?
Caused by disease experienced by victim
List three examples of symptoms of disease.
Dizziness, chills, nausea, or pain
What is an infection?
Microorganisms become harmful and are capable of destroying healthy tissue you
What is the difference between local infection and systemic infection?
Local infection is a small area, systemic infection is throughout the body
What is inflammation?
Protective tissue response
What are the characteristics of inflammation?
swelling, redness, and pain
What is fever?
Elevated body temperature
What is homeostasis?
Internal balance and harmony
What happens when the body’s homeostasis is disturbed?
The person may experience signs and symptoms of disease
What is stress?
Situation or condition that causes tension or strain
How does stress influence the body?
Can require our body or mind to compensate in order to maintain the delicate internal balance and harmony
