Match the Terms with the Corresponding Examples

question 31

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the corresponding examples. Terms may be used more than once.
-Thymus gland changes during childhood

• A)Physiologic atrophy
• B)Pathologic atrophy
• C)Physiologic hypertrophy
• D)Pathologic hypertrophy
• E)Compensatory hyperplasia

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in terms of the maximum (systolic) and minimum (diastolic) pressures.

Orthostatic Blood Pressure

A measurement of blood pressure taken when an individual is standing up to assess how the cardiovascular system responds to the stress of standing.

Postoperative

Pertaining to the period following a surgical procedure, focusing on recovery and monitoring for any potential complications.

Systolic Reading

The top number in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.