NURS2720 class 1 Flashcards
know the important things from health and healing I! (5 cards)
1
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what is pathophysiology?
A
The study of the functional changes that occur in the body as a result of injury, disorder or disease
2
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what is pathology?
A
the study of changes in cell and tissue as a result of injury or disease
3
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what is physiology?
A
study of the mechanisms of human body functioning
4
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what is complementary medicine?
A
medicine used in conjunction with conventional medicine
5
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what is alternative medicine?
A
used in place of conventional medicine//holistic//treat body & mind