Chapter 37.3, Problem 4MI

Summary Introduction

To fill:

The correct term according in the given blanks according to given description.

Answer to Problem 4MI

The given blanks can be filled as follows:

S. no.	Correct term
1	Degenerative disease
2	Metabolic disease
3	Allergy
4	Anaphylactic reaction

Explanation of Solution

Degenerative diseases can be defined as a disease, which occurs when a part of body is damaged and starts wearing out. This result in decline in proper function of a particular structure.

Metabolic disorders are defined as some diseases, which is due to issues in normal metabolic reactions of the body or any error in normal biochemical pathways necessary for survival.

Allergy is a hypersensitive response to the environmental antigen which is not harmful for the body.

Anaphylactic reaction is a hyper allergic reaction characterized by massive release of histamine, vasoconstriction and decrease in airflow to the lungs.