A Predisposition or Vulnerability to a Particular Disorder Is Known

question 33

Multiple Choice

A predisposition or vulnerability to a particular disorder is known as a ______.

• A) diathesis
• B) concordance
• C) temperament
• D) symbiosis

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Definitions:

Ovary

The female reproductive organ in flowers and certain animals, including humans, where eggs or ovules are produced.

Embryo

(1) A young organism before it emerges from the egg, seed, or body of its mother. (2) Developing human until the end of the second month, after which it is referred to as a fetus. (3) In plants, the young sporophyte produced following fertilization and subsequent development of the zygote.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands located above the kidneys, which produces several vital hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone.

Sodium Excretion

The process by which the kidneys remove excess sodium ions from the body to maintain electrolyte balance and blood pressure.