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NUR 2063 Blueprint Exam 11. Homeostasis
Answer
The body's state of equilibrium, where it senses changes and adapts accordingly to maintain
stability.
2. Allostasis
Answer
The overall process of adaptive change that supports homeostasis, allowing the body to respond
to stressors and maintain balance.
3. Allostatic overload
Answer
The cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events that can lead to negative health
outcomes.
4. Pathogenesis
Answer
The process by which a disease develops, including the cellular and molecular mechanisms
involved.
5. Etiology
Answer
The study of the cause or origin of a disease, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle
factors.
6. Clinical manifestations
Answer
The observable evidence of a disease, including signs (objective indicators) and symptoms
(subjective experiences) as well as diagnostic tests.
7. Treatment
Answer
, Strategies aimed at managing or curing a disease, including medical interventions, lifestyle
modifications, and preventive measures.
8. Cellular Metabolism
Answer
The biochemical processes that occur within cells to pro- vide energy and produce essential
biomolecules.
9. Mitochondria
Answer
The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for generating ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through
cellular respiration.
10. Organelles
Answer
Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions, similar to organs in the
human body.
11. Osmosis
Answer
The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable mem- brane from an area of lower
solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
12. Diffusion
Answer
The passive movement of solute molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of
lower concentration.
13. Active Transport
Answer
The energy-dependent movement of substances across a cell membrane against their
concentration gradient, requiring ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
14. Facilitated Diffusion
Answer
The passive movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
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