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NR 283 Unit 1 ExamQuestions and Complete
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Anaerobic - Answer: metabolism and function without oxygen.
Apoptosis - Answer: normal programmed cell death in tissues.
Autopsy - Answer: an examination of part or all of a body, including organs, after death (postmortem) to
determine the cause of illness and death.
Biopsy - Answer: the removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination to determine a
diagnosis.
Endogenous - Answer: originating from within the body.
Exogenous - Answer: originating from outside the body.
Gangrene - Answer: necrotic tissue infected by bacteria.
Homeostasis - Answer: a relatively stable or constant environment in the body, including blood pressure,
temperature, and pH, maintained by the various control mechanisms.
Hypoxia - Answer: a decreased or insufficient level of oxygen in the tissues.
Iatrogenic - Answer: caused by a treatment, procedure, or error.
, Idiopathic - Answer: no known cause.
Inflammation - Answer: the response to tissue damage, indicated by redness, swelling, warmth, and
pain.
Ischemia - Answer: decreased blood supply to an organ or tissue.
Lysis - Answer: destruction of a cell.
Microoranisms - Answer: very small living organism, not visible to the naked eye, usually single-celled.
Microscopic - Answer: visible only when magnified by lenses in a microscope.
Morphologic - Answer: the physical size, form, structure, and shape of cells or organs.
Probability - Answer: the likelihood or chance of occurrence.
Pathology - Answer: the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes associated with disease.
Disease - Answer: defined as a deviation from the normal structure or function of any part, organ,
system (or combination of these) or from a state of wellness.
Seven Steps to Health - Answer: 1. Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke.
2. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high-fiber, lower-fat foods. If you drink
alcohol, limit your intake to one to two drinks a day.
3. Be physically active on a regular basis. This will also help you maintain a healthy body weight.
4. Protect yourself and your family from the sun.
5. Follow cancer screening guidelines.
6. Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice any change in your normal state of health.
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