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Adaptation
a change or alteration designed to assist in adapt-ing to a new situation or environment
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the secretion of cortisol and other hormones by the adrenal cortex
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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
a hormone secreted by the pos-terior lobe of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, elevates blood pressure, and reduces the excretion of urine
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Catecholamines
any of the group of amines (such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, or dopamine) that serve as neurotransmitters
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Coping
the cognitive and behavioral strategies used to manage the stressors that tax a person’s resources
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Dysplasia
bizarre cell growth resulting in cells that differ in size, shape, or arrangement from other cells of the same tissue type
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Glucocorticoids
the group of steroid hormones, such as corti-sol, that are produced by the adrenal cortex; they are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties
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Gluconeogenesis
the formation of glucose by the liver from noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids and the glycerol portion of fats
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Guided Imagery
the mindful use of a word, phrase, or visual image to achieve relaxation or direct attention away from uncomfortable sensations or situations
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Homeostasis:
a steady state within the body; the stability of the internal environment
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Hyperplasia
an increase in the number of new cells of a tissue
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Hypoxia
inadequate supply of oxygen to the cell
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Inflammation
a localized, protective reaction of tissue to in-jury, irritation, or infection, manifested by pain, redness, heat, swelling, and sometimes loss of function
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Metaplasia
- a cell transformation in which there is conversion of one type of mature cell into another type of
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Negative Feedback
feedback that decreases the output of a system
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Positive Feedback
feedback that increases the output of a system
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Steady State
a stable condition that does not change overtime, or when change in one direction is balanced by change in an opposite direction
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Stress
a disruptive condition that occurs in response to adverse influences from the internal or external environments
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