Test 3: Anatomy & Physiology Packet 3 (pt.2)

Question 1

What does Homeostasis refer to

Answer 1

The process of keeping a state of balance in the body

Question 2

What does Interdependence mean

Answer 2

That systems must work together to support human life

Question 3

Define diesease

Answer 3

A disorder or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body

Question 4

What are some causes of diseases (6)

Answer 4

• Genetic or developmental errors
• Infection
• Poisons
• Nutritional deficiencies/ imbalance
• Toxicity
• Unfavorable environmental factors

Question 5

SIGNS of disease are _______ they CAN be measured

Answer 5

Objective

Question 6

SYMPTOMS of disease are _______ they CANNOT be observed by another person but a person that is already ill will experience them

Answer 6

Subjective

Question 7

What are examples of SIGNS of disease

Answer 7

• Fever
• High blood pressure
• Rash

Question 8

What are examples of SYMPTOMS of disease

Answer 8

• Dizziness
• Pain
• Blurry vision

Question 9

Define Atrophy

Answer 9

A decrease in the size of cells as a result of age or diesease

Question 10

Define Hyperplasia

Answer 10

An increase in the number of cells

Question 11

Define Metaplasia

Answer 11

Cells being replaced by another type of cell

Question 12

Define Dysplasia

Answer 12

Cells changing shape or orginization

Question 13

Define Neoplasia

Answer 13

Cells changing in structure with an uncontrolled growth pattern

Question 14

Define Tumor

Answer 14

A mass formed when abnormal and uncontrollable growth occurs

Question 15

What are benign tumors

Answer 15

Tumors that grow in one place

Question 16

Although benign tumors can’t spread or invade other body parts, they can be dangerous because……….

Answer 16

They can press on vital organs such as your brain

Question 17

Define Malignant tumors

Answer 17

A type of tumor that crowds out healthy cells as it continues to grow. They’re also called cancer

Question 18

Define immunity

Answer 18

The bodies ability to resist invaders and diseases they cause

Question 19

Define Natural immunity

Answer 19

The bodies inborn resistance to disease

Question 20

How many types of natural defenses are there

Answer 20

Two, physical and chemical

Question 21

Define physical defense

Answer 21

Physically bares pathogens from entering the body

Question 22

Define chemical defense

Answer 22

Once pathogens enter the body, chemicals break the pathogens down

Question 23

Define Acquired immunity

Answer 23

When the body is exposed to an invader, but overcomes it

Question 24

Define Natural/ Artificial acquired immunity

Answer 24

• Natural acquired immunity is caused by unintentional exposure
• Artificial acquired immunity is caused by intentional exposure

Question 25

Define Passive/ Active acquired immunity

Answer 25

• Borrowing antibodies from another person or species, and it lasts a short time
• Active acquired immunity occurs when people develop their own antibodies