Question

integumentary system (skin)
acne
cellulitis: an inflammation of the connective tissue in
the skin caused by infection
__________: generalized skin inflammation
onychomycosis: a fungal infection of nails
psoriasis: a condition in which the skin develops red
lesions with silvery scales
reproductive systems
balantitis: an inflammation of the glans penis
benign prostatic hyperplasia (or hypertrophy): a
condition of an enlarged prostate gland
__________: an abnormal growth of uterine
tissue in other parts of the pelvic cavity
________ ________: an infection
caused by the herpes simplex virus that causes
blister - like sores on the genitals
gonorrhea: a sexually transmitted infection caused
by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae
pelvic inflammatory disease: an inflammation of the
female reproductive organs
respiratory system
__________: a condition in which the small airways in the lungs narrow and restrict the ability to breathe
__________: an inflammation of the airways in the lungs (bronchi)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a progressive disease from reduced air flow to and from the lungs
emphysema: a chronic lung condition with difficulty breathing, cough, and low oxygen levels
pertussis (whooping cough): a disease that causes inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi with sharp,
whooping cough
pneumonia:
muscular and skeletal systems
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lou gehrig’s
disease): progressive breakdown and muscle wasting
arthritis:
__________: the breakdown (degeneration)
of one or more joints
________ ________: inflammation and
degeneration of one or more joints due to an
autoimmune reaction
fibromyalgia: a disease that produces widespread
pain in the limbs, face, and trunk
__________: a disease caused by high levels of
uric acid crystals in the joints
paget disease: a disease that results in bone
deformities due to bone loss
nervous system
________ ________: dementia
with worsening memory loss and brain function
meningitis: an inflammation of the meninges in the
brain caused by a bacterial or viral infection
__________:
progressive muscular weakness from the breakdown
of the sheath around brain neurons
parkinson’s disease: a degenerative disease of the
brain with tremors, rigidity, and a shuffling gait

Explanation:

The problem involves identifying medical conditions related to different body systems (Integumentary, Muscular and Skeletal, Reproductive, Nervous, Respiratory). The subfield of Natural Science that best applies is Medicine and Health, as it deals with human body systems, diseases, and their descriptions.

Answer:

Medicine and Health (under Natural Science)