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, Homeostasis Relatively stable internal conditions under
fluctuating environmental conditions. In
homeostasis, the body's organ systems normally
maintain temperature, pH, blood composition, and
fluid levels within a precise range and cor- rect any
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disease a deviation from normal structure or function in the
body that interrupts or modifies the performance
of vital functions. For example, the amount of
glucose in the blood is tightly regulated to ensure
that organs receive an adequate supply of energy.
Pathology Study of disease, epecially the structural and
functional changes assoicated with causes,
mechaisms, signs, and symtpoms, treatments and
prevention.
Health is the condition in which the human body per-
forms its vital functions normally. In health the
body's various organ systems function optimally
and a person can participate fully in his or her life.
Prognosis a disease predicted course and outcome. The
prognosis may state the chances for complete
recovery, predict the permanent loss of function, or
give probability of survival.
Diagnosis the process of identifying a disease or disorder.
Several types of information are used for diagnosis,
including signs and symptoms, which can be quite
specific and therefore helpful for diagnosing
certain diseases.