Match Each Item with the Correct Description Below

question 75

Multiple Choice

Match each item with the correct description below.

-provides palliative care for terminally ill patients and their families

• A)lipoid
• B)somatic
• C)carcinogenic
• D)leukocytosis
• E)cancerous
• F)hospice

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Definitions:

Pathogens

Pathogens are microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can cause disease in their host.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase model (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) describing the physiological responses to stress, developed by Hans Selye.

Exhaustion Stage

The third stage of the GAS, characterized by weakened resistance and possible deterioration.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood glucose; involved in the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and stress response.