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| Any factor that has the capacity to create a significant change in the body's enivronment |
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| The ability of a cell or organism to maintain normal/stable internal functioning while reacting to the external environment |
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| An increase in the size or diameter of the bronchial air passages |
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| The part of the overall nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord |
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| The body's reaction-typically local-to irritation, damage, or microbial attack, usually characterized by swelling, localized "hotness," and often pain or sensitivity |
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| Open crater-like lesions on skin or mucous membranes |
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| A condition causing the death of tissue |
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| A viral infection that typically causes sores and blisters mainly around the mouth and genitals |
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| Inflammation and ulceration in the mouth |
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| Necrotizing periodontal disease |
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| A serious form of tooth/gum disease in which tissue is destroyed |
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| Common problem involving a consistently elevated blood pressure |
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| Diminishing of inside diameter of vessels, thus decreasing blood flow |
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| A natural glucocorticoid produced in the adrenal cortex that affects the metabolism of glucose, protein, and fats and plays a role in the regulation of the immune system |
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