Exam 1: Introduction to Pathology

Which of the following are leading causes of death in the United States for adults aged 45 years and greater? 1)Heart disease 2)Malignant neoplasm 3)Polycystic kidney disease

A genetic disorder caused by an abnormality on one of the 22 non-sex chromosomes is considered

In the treatment of neoplastic disease, interferons and interleukins are associated with

The ease with which a pathogenic organism can overcome the body's defenses best describes

Common agents that cause disease include 1)bacteria. 2)chemicals. 3)heat.

Prognosis refers to

Cancer originating in epithelial tissue is termed

In classification of a tumor using the TNM system, the T refers to the

An adverse response to medical treatment itself is termed

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

A syndrome is best defined as

The sequence of events producing cellular changes following injury best defines

The lymph node into which the primary neoplasm drains during metastasis is termed the _____ node.