Ch6 Biology Vocab

Question 1

stressor

Answer 1

any condition that can disturb or disrupt homeostasis in the body
(can be mild or severe)

Question 2

priority for treatment

Answer 2

triage

Question 3

body characteristics that can be measured to provide information about how the body is functioning

Answer 3

vital signs

Question 4

life threatening condition where blood flow to tissues and body systems drops. Circulatory system does not deliver adequate supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Answer 4

shock

Question 5

the type of a body’s defense that is not specific for any one type of “invader” or pathogen

Answer 5

nonspecific immunity
(nonspecific defense)
(nonspecific barrier)

Question 6

disease-causing microorganism (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi)

Answer 6

pathogen

Question 7

non-specific cell that scavenges many types of invading organisms and toxins

Answer 7

macrophage

Question 8

type of a body’s defense that recognizes and responds to a particular pathogen

Answer 8

specific immune response

Question 9

specific immune defense that activates killer cells. Often helps defend against viruses.

Answer 9

cell-mediated response

Question 10

specific immune defense that activates specific protein molecules called antibodies

Answer 10

antibody-mediated response

Question 11

protein molecules produced in response to foreign pathogens

Answer 11

antibodies

Question 12

specific molecules produced by pathogens that cause an immune response

Answer 12

antigen