DMS161 Final Review #1

Front

Fill in the blank: Homeostasis is the ________ state; 'normal.' Deviations indicate disease.

Back

steady

Front

What is cellular adaptation?

Back

Changes that a cell undergoes to permit survival and maintenance of function

Front

What is the definition of Atrophy?

Back

decrease in cell size

Front

What is the definition of Metaplasia?

Back

replacement of adult cells

Front

What is the definition of Dysplasia?

Back

deranged cell growth of a specific tissue

Front

What is the first line of defense in immunity?

Back

Innate (natural) (native) immunity

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the first line of defense in immunity? Skin, Linings of the gastrointestinal tract, Linings of the respiratory tract

Back

Inflammation

Front

The linings of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory tracts are part of which line of defense in immunity?

Back

First line of defense: Innate (natural) (native) immunity

Front

What is the second line of defense in immunity?

Back

Inflammation

Front

Which of the following is a function of inflammation in the immune response? A) Initiate healing, B) Produce antibodies, C) Destroy skin cells, D) None of the above

Back

Initiate healing