Match Each Disease or Condition with Its Corresponding Definition or Description

question 21

Multiple Choice

Match each disease or condition with its corresponding definition or description.
-an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space

• 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:

G Protein

Guanyl nucleotide–binding protein coupled to a metabotropic receptor; when activated, binds to other proteins.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Activating Systems

Networks within the brain that are responsible for arousal, wakefulness, and the regulation of attention.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating bodily functions.