Textbook Chapter 26

Question 1

Bronchodilation

Answer 1

Relaxation of the muscle in the lungs opening the airways and increasing ventilation

Question 2

Endorphine

Answer 2

Hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions and can act as pain blocking agents

Question 3

Homeostasis

Answer 3

A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.

Question 4

Lipolysis

Answer 4

The breakdown of fats and other lipids by hydrolysis to release fatty acids.

Question 5

Maladaptive

Answer 5

Behavior that interferes with an individual’s activities of daily living or ability to adjust to and participate in particular settings.

Question 6

Physiologic

Answer 6

Activities which affect organs and systemic functions without regard to a particular disease.