Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description

question 102

Multiple Choice

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-a viral infection of the parotid salivary gland

• A)ulcer
• B)cholelithiasis
• C)mumps
• D)hepatitis
• E)caries
• F)gastroenteritis
• G)leukoplakia
• H)Crohn disease
• I)gingivitis
• J)peritonitis
• K)ascites
• L)diverticulitis

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Systems Perspective

An approach that views problems and solutions holistically, considering the interconnections and interactions among components within a system.

Equifinality

A principle in systems theory suggesting that a final state can be reached from different initial conditions and through different pathways.

Negative Entropy

A concept in systems theory, indicating systems' tendency towards organization and complexity, contrasting with the concept of entropy in thermodynamics.