Question :
1. (p. 72) Pathology defined as:
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1. (p. 72) Pathology is defined as:
A. the study of disease.
B. the study of body structures.
C. the study of how the body functions.
D. the study of pathways throughout the body.
2. (p. 72) Disease is defined as:
A. the body's internal balance.
B. normally functioning organs or organ systems resulting in a homeostasis.
C. abnormally functioning organs or organ systems where the body's internal balance is maintained.
D. abnormally functioning organs or organ systems resulting in a disruption in homeostasis.
3. (p. 72) Malaise is described as:
A. fever.
B. a feeling of general discomfort.
C. a genetic abnormality.
D. malnutrition.
4. (p. 72-73) Which of the following can indicate a disease may be present?
A. Malaise
B. Inflammation
C. Abnormal diagnostic test results
D. All of the answer choices can indicate the presence of disease.
5. (p. 73) What are predisposing factors of disease?
A. Factors that affect people's health.
B. Factors under person's control such as lifestyle and environment.
C. Factors that a person cannot control such as age, gender, and heredity.
D. All of these answer choices are correct.
6. (p. 73) Which of the following is not considered a predisposing factor of disease?
A. How old you are.
B. Whether you are male or female.
C. Your symptoms of disease.
D. Your genetic makeup.
7. (p. 73-76) Which predisposing factor of disease can be controlled by the individual?
A. Age
B. Lifestyle
C. Gender
D. Heredity
8. (p. 73-76) Which predisposing factor of disease cannot be controlled by the individual?
A. Age
B. Lifestyle
C. Environment
D. All of these predisposing factors can be controlled by the individual.
9. (p. 73) Which category of childhood diseases is characterized by a defect being present at birth?
A. Infectious disease
B. Congenital disorder
C. Genetic disorder
D. Developmental disorder
10. (p. 74) Which category of childhood diseases is characterized by an event that disrupts the normal development of the child?
A. Infectious disease
B. Congenital disorder
C. Genetic disorder
D. Developmental disorder
