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Homeostasis and Disease Development

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What is the primary characteristic of benign tumors?

Infiltration and spread into surrounding tissues

Rapid reproduction and abnormal mitotic figures

Undifferentiated, nonfunctional cells

Encapsulation and reproduction at a higher rate than normal (correct)

Which of the following best describes pyroptosis?

Tissue damage due to compression of adjacent structures

Programmed cell death

Deficit of oxygen in the cells

Results in lysis causing nearby inflammation (correct)

What is the characteristic of malignant tumors?

Undifferentiated, nonfunctional cells (correct)

Encapsulation and reproduction at a higher rate than normal

Rapid reproduction and abnormal mitotic figures

Infiltration and spread into surrounding tissues

Which syndrome is characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome?

Klinefelter Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osmoreceptors in the body?

Control the movement of fluid in the hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms?

Incubation Period Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a worsening of severity in a disease?

Exacerbation Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the objective indicators of disease?

Signs Signup and view all the answers

What term describes an increase in the number of cells resulting in enlarged tissue mass?

Hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the potential unwanted outcomes such as allergies to medications?

Sequelae Signup and view all the answers