Question 1

The term homeostasis refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the causative factors in a particular disease. 
B)  maintenance of a stable internal environment. 
C)  a condition that triggers an acute episode. 
D)  a collection of signs and symptoms. 
A)  the causative factors in a particular disease. 
B)  maintenance of a stable internal environment. 
C)  a condition that triggers an acute episode. 
D)  a collection of signs and symptoms.

Question 2

A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease within a given area is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemic. 
B)  exacerbation. 
C)  morbidity. 
D)  pandemic. 
A)  epidemic. 
B)  exacerbation. 
C)  morbidity. 
D)  pandemic.

Question 3

The term disease refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state. 
B)  a deviation from the normal state of health and function. 
C)  the treatment measures used to promote recovery. 
D)  a basic collection of signs and symptoms. 
A)  the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state. 
B)  a deviation from the normal state of health and function. 
C)  the treatment measures used to promote recovery. 
D)  a basic collection of signs and symptoms.

Question 4

A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:

Accepted Answer

A)  metaplasia. 
B)  atrophy. 
C)  dysplasia. 
D)  hypertrophy. 
A)  metaplasia. 
B)  atrophy. 
C)  dysplasia. 
D)  hypertrophy.

Question 5

To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells 
B)  Ischemic damage to cells 
C)  Liquefaction of necrotic tissue 
D)  Preprogrammed cell self-destruction 
A)  Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells 
B)  Ischemic damage to cells 
C)  Liquefaction of necrotic tissue 
D)  Preprogrammed cell self-destruction

Question 6

All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  follow cancer screening guidelines. 
B)  use sun block agents whenever exposed. 
C)  participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis. 
D)  choose high fiber, lower fat foods. 
A)  follow cancer screening guidelines. 
B)  use sun block agents whenever exposed. 
C)  participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis. 
D)  choose high fiber, lower fat foods.

Question 7

A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):

Accepted Answer

A)  acute disease. 
B)  multiorgan disorder. 
C)  syndrome. 
D)  manifestation. 
A)  acute disease. 
B)  multiorgan disorder. 
C)  syndrome. 
D)  manifestation.

Question 8

Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the original disease has been established?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms 
B)  Occurrence 
C)  Manifestations 
D)  Complication 
A)  Symptoms 
B)  Occurrence 
C)  Manifestations 
D)  Complication

Question 9

The term prognosis refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  period of recovery and return to a normal state. 
B)  expected outcome of the disease. 
C)  mortality and morbidity rates for a given population. 
D)  typical collection of signs and symptoms. 
A)  period of recovery and return to a normal state. 
B)  expected outcome of the disease. 
C)  mortality and morbidity rates for a given population. 
D)  typical collection of signs and symptoms.

Question 10

The term cancer refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  dysplasia. 
B)  hyperplasia. 
C)  metaplasia. 
D)  malignant neoplasm. 
A)  dysplasia. 
B)  hyperplasia. 
C)  metaplasia. 
D)  malignant neoplasm.

Question 11

Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  An inherited disorder 
B)  A combination of specific etiological factors 
C)  An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug 
D)  Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment 
A)  An inherited disorder 
B)  A combination of specific etiological factors 
C)  An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug 
D)  Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment

Question 12

Pathophysiology involves the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the structure of the human body. 
B)  the functions of various organs in the body. 
C)  functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. 
D)  various cell structures and related functions. 
A)  the structure of the human body. 
B)  the functions of various organs in the body. 
C)  functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. 
D)  various cell structures and related functions.

Question 13

A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  latent stage. 
B)  predisposing factor. 
C)  incidence. 
D)  precipitating factor. 
A)  latent stage. 
B)  predisposing factor. 
C)  incidence. 
D)  precipitating factor.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. 
B)  Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. 
C)  All types of cells die at the same rate. 
D)  Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death. 
A)  Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. 
B)  Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. 
C)  All types of cells die at the same rate. 
D)  Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.

Question 15

A short-term illness that develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute. 
B)  latent. 
C)  chronic. 
D)  manifestation. 
A)  acute. 
B)  latent. 
C)  chronic. 
D)  manifestation.

Question 16

A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy. 
B)  metaplasia. 
C)  anaplasia. 
D)  atrophy. 
A)  hypertrophy. 
B)  metaplasia. 
C)  anaplasia. 
D)  atrophy.

Exam 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology

The term homeostasis refers to:

A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infectious disease within a given area is called a/an:

The term disease refers to:

A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:

To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?

All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:

A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):

Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the original disease has been established?

The term prognosis refers to the:

The term cancer refers to:

Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?

Pathophysiology involves the study of:

A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A short-term illness that develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called:

A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:

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