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homeostasis In ___, the body's organ systems normally maintain temperature, pH, blood
composition, and fluid levels within a precise range.
idiopathic The etiology of Hodgkin's lymphoma is
immune-complex There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type I is known as
_____.
inherited or acquired mutation in the four genes that are responsible for cell division can
be ______________
leukocyte Natural killer cells are a type of
mumps is caused by paramyxovirus
not life threatening and slow growing Benign tumors are ____, and remain localized.
, ECPI Pathophysiology Final Exam Review
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one-third of all cancers are preventable.
phagocytes Leukocytes that can engulf and destroy pathogens are known as
sarcoma Malignant tumors of the supportive tissue are named with the prefix that
designates the cell or tissue of origin followed by the term
second Cancer is the ___ most common cause of death in the United States.
self from non-self The immune system protects the body by distinguishing _____.
SLE A common sign of ____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
temporary but can often be treated The side effects of chemotherapy are
ultrasound ____ analyzes the interaction of low-frequency sound waves with tissues to
create moving images of internal organs.
, ECPI Pathophysiology Final Exam Review
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women Ninety percent of lupus patients are
140/90 Hypertension is broadly defined as an arterial pressure greater than ___ on at least
three consecutive measures.
albinism is an absence of the pigment melanin, resulting in colorless white skin, hair, and
eyes.
astigmatism A cornea with surface irregularities, such as asymmetry or uneven thickness
causes
autosomal dominant Marfan syndrome is an _____ disorder
autosomal recessive Cystic fibrosis is an ____ disorder
can focus on close objects but not on distant objects Myopia is a condition in which the
eye