MATCHING Match the Terms with the Corresponding Descriptions

question 9

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Number of new cases (persons) detected with the disease

• A)Incidence rate effect of multiple genes
• B)Gene-environment interaction
• C)Prevalence rate at which some diseases occur
• D)Obesity
• E)Polygenetic
• F)Empiric risk
• G)Relative risk

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Definitions:

Long-Term Stress

Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Glucocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, which are a type of steroid hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses.

Adrenal Cortex

The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal glands, which produce vital hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone that regulate metabolism and blood pressure.