Pathology Semester 1 Final Exam

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What is a Petri Dish?

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A shallow plastic or glass dish with a lid used to cultivate microorganisms.

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What is an Organ System?

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A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is Mitosis?

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The phase of cell division in which genetic material is replicated and divided.

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What are Modifiable Risk Factors?

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Specific conditions or behaviors known to increase the risk of developing a disease which can be changed.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The phase of cell division in which the nucleus divides.

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What is Homeostasis?

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The process by which a living organism regulates its internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions.

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What is Atrophy?

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The decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.

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What are Non-modifiable Risk Factors?

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Risk factors that cannot be changed, such as age, gender, and genetic predisposition.

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What is Disease Prevention?

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Strategies and measures taken to prevent the occurrence of disease.

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What is a Stimulus?

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Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.