Match the Term with the Correct Definition

question 4

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Bolus 

• A)An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells
• B)An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal
• C)An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells
• D)A single dose of drug
• E)A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
• F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
• G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
• H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
• I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
• J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

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Definitions:

Glands

Organs in the body that synthesize substances such as hormones or sweat, secreting them for use throughout the body or excreting them for removal.

Allostatic Load

The wear and tear on the body accumulated through chronic stress, significantly impacting physical and mental health.

Physiological Stress

A reaction of the body to a stimulus or environment that disturbs the physical or mental equilibrium, causing strain to the body's systems.

Central Nervous System

A complex system of nerves and cells that control activities within the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.