Exam 6: Mechanisms of Disease

Abnormal, undifferentiated tumor cells are often produced by a process called

One of the unique characteristics of bacteria is their lack of a nucleus.

Inflammation mediators include all of the following except

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Term that usually denotes a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue

A broken leg would be considered a traumatic mechanism of disease.

Which of these bacteria are considered obligate intracellular parasites?

Match each disease-causing agent to its corresponding definition or characteristic. -Group that includes large parasites known as roundworms

Both yeasts and molds are considered fungi.

Explain the treatment methods for cancer discussed in the chapter.

The terms etiology and pathogenesis are interchangeable.

Risk factors increase the likelihood of contracting a disease.

Malignant tumors are less likely to spread than benign tumors.