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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions 3rd Edition by Bruce Colbert,Jeff Ankney,Karen Lee
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133851113Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions 3rd Edition by Bruce Colbert,Jeff Ankney,Karen Lee
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133851113 Exercise 2
Answer the following questions:
Which of the following is the medical term for the cause of a disease?
A) prognosis
B) diagnosis
C) etiology
D) syndrome
Which of the following is the medical term for the cause of a disease?
A) prognosis
B) diagnosis
C) etiology
D) syndrome
Explanation
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Prognosis refers to the prediction of the disease outcome. For example, the prognosis of a 47-year-old female with allergic asthma due to exposure to pollen is good. This results when pollens are avoided by her and medications are taken for decreasing allergic response.
Diagnosis refers to the disease identification. The study of the history, signs, symptoms and diagnostic test results helps in determining the disease. The specific group of symptoms and signs that are associated with a particular disease is called a syndrome.
Hence, the options a, b and d are incorrect.
Disease refers to a condition where the body does not function normally. Its literal meaning is 'not at ease'. A disease upsets the normal function or structure of the body. The causative agent or the cause of a disease is referred to as its etiology.
Hence, the correct answer is option
.
Diagnosis refers to the disease identification. The study of the history, signs, symptoms and diagnostic test results helps in determining the disease. The specific group of symptoms and signs that are associated with a particular disease is called a syndrome.
Hence, the options a, b and d are incorrect.
Disease refers to a condition where the body does not function normally. Its literal meaning is 'not at ease'. A disease upsets the normal function or structure of the body. The causative agent or the cause of a disease is referred to as its etiology.
Hence, the correct answer is option
.
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions 3rd Edition by Bruce Colbert,Jeff Ankney,Karen Lee
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