Question 1

A histologic evaluation of a primary cancer that is graded as an "I" is considered well differentiated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The types of gene maps that grew out of the identification of DNA sequences include
1)genetic maps.
2)SNP maps.
3)physical maps.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 B

Question 3

Each cell in the human body, except the reproductive cells, contains _____ pairs of autosomal chromosomes, _____ sex chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  11, 1 
B)  11, 2 
C)  22, 1 
D)  22, 2 
A)  11, 1 
B)  11, 2 
C)  22, 1 
D)  22, 2 D

Question 4

Diseases caused by the disturbance of normal physiologic function are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  degenerative. 
B)  metabolic. 
C)  neoplastic. 
D)  traumatic. 
A)  degenerative. 
B)  metabolic. 
C)  neoplastic. 
D)  traumatic.

Question 5

In 2010 health spending accounted for approximately _____% of the US gross domestic product.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  17 
C)  21 
D)  33 
A)  12 
B)  17 
C)  21 
D)  33

Question 6

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description.

-Metaplasia

Accepted Answer

A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells 
A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells

Question 7

The spread of cancerous cells into surrounding tissue by virtue of the close proximity best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatic spread. 
B)  hematogenous spread. 
C)  invasion. 
D)  oncogenesis. 
A)  lymphatic spread. 
B)  hematogenous spread. 
C)  invasion. 
D)  oncogenesis.

Question 8

Diseases that generally require a decrease in the exposure technique are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  destructive. 
B)  lytic. 
C)  subtractive. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  destructive. 
B)  lytic. 
C)  subtractive. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description.

-Hyperplasia

Accepted Answer

A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells 
A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells

Question 10

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description.

-Hypertrophy

Accepted Answer

A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells 
A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells

Question 11

Data regarding the number of deaths caused by a particular disease averaged over a population are collected and reported by the

Accepted Answer

A)  American College of Radiology. 
B)  Centers for Disease Control. 
C)  Food and Drug Administration. 
D)  National Center for Health Statistics. 
A)  American College of Radiology. 
B)  Centers for Disease Control. 
C)  Food and Drug Administration. 
D)  National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 12

A protein coat surrounding a genome of either RNA or DNA without an organized cellular structure best describes which type of microorganism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Fungi 
C)  Virus 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Fungi 
C)  Virus 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

The study of the cause of disease is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  disease. 
B)  etiology. 
C)  pathogenesis. 
D)  prognosis. 
A)  disease. 
B)  etiology. 
C)  pathogenesis. 
D)  prognosis.

Question 14

The identification of common DNA pattern sequences and common patterns of genetic variations of single DNA bases resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  the Genome Project. 
B)  genetic linkage maps. 
C)  haplotype mapping. 
D)  physical mapping. 
A)  the Genome Project. 
B)  genetic linkage maps. 
C)  haplotype mapping. 
D)  physical mapping.

Question 15

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description.

-Dysplasia

Accepted Answer

A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells 
A) A generalized decrease in cell size 
B) A generalized increase in cell size 
C) An increase in the number of cells in tissue as a result of excessive proliferation 
D) Conversion of one cell type into another cell type 
E) Abnormal changes of mature cells

Question 16

A tumor consisting of differentiated cells has a higher probability for malignancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An abnormal disturbance of the function and structure of the human body following injury refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  disease. 
B)  etiology. 
C)  manifestations. 
D)  pathogenesis. 
A)  disease. 
B)  etiology. 
C)  manifestations. 
D)  pathogenesis.

Question 18

The investigation of disease occurring in large groups best defines

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiology. 
B)  incidence. 
C)  prevalence. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  epidemiology. 
B)  incidence. 
C)  prevalence. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

Diseases that are present at birth from genetic or environmental factors are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  congenital. 
B)  degenerative. 
C)  genetic. 
D)  metabolic. 
A)  congenital. 
B)  degenerative. 
C)  genetic. 
D)  metabolic.

Question 20

Which of the following imaging modalities are used in the staging of neoplastic tumors?
1)CT
2)PET
3)MRI

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

A histologic evaluation of a primary cancer that is graded as an "I" is considered well differentiated.

The types of gene maps that grew out of the identification of DNA sequences include 1)genetic maps. 2)SNP maps. 3)physical maps.

Each cell in the human body, except the reproductive cells, contains _ pairs of autosomal chromosomes, _ sex chromosomes.

Diseases caused by the disturbance of normal physiologic function are classified as

In 2010 health spending accounted for approximately _____% of the US gross domestic product.

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Metaplasia

The spread of cancerous cells into surrounding tissue by virtue of the close proximity best describes

Diseases that generally require a decrease in the exposure technique are considered

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Hyperplasia

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Hypertrophy

Data regarding the number of deaths caused by a particular disease averaged over a population are collected and reported by the

A protein coat surrounding a genome of either RNA or DNA without an organized cellular structure best describes which type of microorganism?

The study of the cause of disease is termed

The identification of common DNA pattern sequences and common patterns of genetic variations of single DNA bases resulted in

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Dysplasia

A tumor consisting of differentiated cells has a higher probability for malignancy.

An abnormal disturbance of the function and structure of the human body following injury refers to

The investigation of disease occurring in large groups best defines

Diseases that are present at birth from genetic or environmental factors are classified as

Which of the following imaging modalities are used in the staging of neoplastic tumors? 1)CT 2)PET 3)MRI

Skeletal System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Hepatobiliary System

Urinary System

Central Nervous System

Hemopoietic System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Traumatic Disease

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Exam 1: Introduction to Pathology

A histologic evaluation of a primary cancer that is graded as an "I" is considered well differentiated.

The types of gene maps that grew out of the identification of DNA sequences include 1)genetic maps. 2)SNP maps. 3)physical maps.

Each cell in the human body, except the reproductive cells, contains _____ pairs of autosomal chromosomes, _____ sex chromosomes.

Diseases caused by the disturbance of normal physiologic function are classified as

In 2010 health spending accounted for approximately _____% of the US gross domestic product.

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Metaplasia

The spread of cancerous cells into surrounding tissue by virtue of the close proximity best describes

Diseases that generally require a decrease in the exposure technique are considered

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Hyperplasia

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Hypertrophy

Data regarding the number of deaths caused by a particular disease averaged over a population are collected and reported by the

A protein coat surrounding a genome of either RNA or DNA without an organized cellular structure best describes which type of microorganism?

The study of the cause of disease is termed

The identification of common DNA pattern sequences and common patterns of genetic variations of single DNA bases resulted in

Match the type of altered cell biology with the correct description. -Dysplasia

A tumor consisting of differentiated cells has a higher probability for malignancy.

An abnormal disturbance of the function and structure of the human body following injury refers to

The investigation of disease occurring in large groups best defines

Diseases that are present at birth from genetic or environmental factors are classified as

Which of the following imaging modalities are used in the staging of neoplastic tumors? 1)CT 2)PET 3)MRI

Skeletal System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Hepatobiliary System

Urinary System

Central Nervous System

Hemopoietic System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Traumatic Disease

Filters

Each cell in the human body, except the reproductive cells, contains _ pairs of autosomal chromosomes, _ sex chromosomes.