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Any objective evidence of disease as - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Sign subjective evidence of a disease, such as pain or a headache - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Symptom Abrupt onset; illness of short duration, rapidly progressive and in need of urgent care - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Acute a group of symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Syndrom signs and symptoms of disease; local or systemic - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Manifestation cause of disease - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Etiology Increased in size of individual cells resulting in enlarged tissue mass - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hypertrophy Mature cell type is replaced by a different mature cell type - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Metaplasia loss of differentiation of cells; reversion to a more primitive cell type - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Anaplasia
decrease in cell size - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Atrophy Normal cellular genes that when altered by mutation becomes an oncogene that can contribute to cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Protooncogenes A disease in which some body cells grow and divide uncontrollably, damaging the parts of the body around them. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Cancer benign fatty tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Lipoma a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Adenoma a sarcoma in which the predominant cell type is a malignant fibroblast. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fibrosarcoma malignant tumor of connective tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Sarcoma Tissue that covers outside of the body and lines organs and cavities. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Epithelial tissue a type of cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fibroblast
Black, dry - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What does dry gangrene look like? Cardiac contractions become weak since cardiac muscles rely on free calcium. Ca ions bind to troponin which exposes binding sites - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔How does low calcium impact cardiac contractions? Manifested in heterozygous males who lack matching normal gene on the Y chromosome. Females are carriers when they are heterozygous.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Transmission patterns for X linked recessive disorders Superficial Pathway - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Where are the acupuncture points located? Increased milk and antacid intake can lead to hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What is milk-alkali syndrome? Acidosis due to loss of bicarbonate in the stool - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Consequences of prolonged diarrhea?
- renal failure
- deficit of aldosterone
- K+ sparing diuretics
- leakage of intracellular K+ into the ECF (w/ extensive tissue damage)
- displacement of K+ from cells by prolonged or severe acidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What can cause hyperkalemia? Diarrhea, diuresis, treatment of DKA without insulin - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What can cause hypokalemia? inner cells frequently deprived of blood and nutrients causing cell death. Necrosis can lead to more inflammation and infection at the site - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔what are local effects of an expanding tumor mass? Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious change in wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What are warning signs for cancer? -Toxoplasmosis -Other -Rubella -Cytomegalovirus -Herpes simplex virus (HSV) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔What does TORCH stand for?
factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B The best definition of the term prognosis is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C
Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔4. Swelling of the knee - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Fever - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Pain in the neck - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. Red rash on the face - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B Etiology is defined as the study of the: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔5. causes of a disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. course of a disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. expected complications of a disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. manifestations of a disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: A
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C
A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔8. apoptosis. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. ischemia. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. hypertrophy. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. necrosis. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔9. ischemia. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. gangrene. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. hypoxia. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c.
necrosis. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: D Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔10.
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔undergoing: hypertrophy. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. dysplasia. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. atrophy. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. regeneration. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: A The term cancer refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔11. dysplasia. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: D
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔13. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. All types of cells die at the same rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B Caseation necrosis refers to an area where: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔14. cell proteins have been denatured. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. cell are liquefied by enzymes. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b.
dead cells form a thick cheesy substance. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. bacterial invasion has occurred. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔15. an iatrogenic cause of cancer. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. a preventive measure. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. a precipitating factor. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. a predisposing condition. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔16. latent stage. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
a collection of signs and symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the original disease has been established? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔18. Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Occurrence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Manifestations - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. Complication - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: D Pathophysiology involves the study of: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔19. the structure of the human body. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. the functions of various organs in the body. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b.
functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. various cell structures and related functions. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔20. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. The global search for emerging diseases - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: A
use sun block agents whenever exposed. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. choose high fiber, lower fat foods. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C The term disease refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔23.
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. a deviation from the normal state of health and function. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b.
the treatment measures used to promote recovery. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. a basic collection of signs and symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: B 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): - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔24. acute disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. multiorgan disorder. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. syndrome. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. manifestation. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ANS: C All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔25. The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
