Diseases of the Human Body – 7th Edition (Tamparo, 2026) | Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers | Chapters 1–17

Diseases of the Human Body – 7th Edition (Tamparo, 2026) |
Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers | Chapters 1–17




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,Table of Contents
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Chapter 01. The Disease Process
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Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
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Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management
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Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Chapter 05. Cancer
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Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
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, Test xBank x- xDiseases xof xthe xHuman xBody, x7th xEdition x(Tamparo, x2026)

Chapter 1. The Disease Process
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MULTIPLE CHOICE x




1. Which of the following best describes an illness?
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A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
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B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
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C. It is easier to treat than disease.
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D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
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CORRECT ANSWER >>> D x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: x x x x 1.3
MSC: x x Understanding

2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
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A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype
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refers to an X-linked inherited disease.
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B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas
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genotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
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C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype
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refers to a defective gene contributed by one parent.
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D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to
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monogenic alterations and chromosome aberrations.
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CORRECT ANSWER >>> B x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.7
MSC: x x Analyzing

3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely
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careful to avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory
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most likely have?
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A. Sickle cell anemia xx xx


B. Rett syndrome xx


C. Hemophilia
D. Trisomy 21 xx




CORRECT ANSWER >>> C x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.9
MSC: x x Applying

4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a
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coccus, or dot- shaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
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A. Strep throat xx


B. Whooping cough xx


C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis xx




CORRECT ANSWER >>> A x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.13
MSC: x x Applying

5. Molly is overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. She lives with her husband
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and five children in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose
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Molly to developing a disease?
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A. Lack of an inflammatory response xx xx xx xx


B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
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C. Having a husband and five children xx xx xx xx xx


D. Lack of homeostasis xx xx




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, Test xBank x- xDiseases xof xthe xHuman xBody, x7th xEdition x(Tamparo, x2026)

CORRECT ANSWER >>> B x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.4
MSC: x x Applying

6. Which of the following is a brief description of hereditary diseases?
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A. Always appear at birth xx xx xx


B. Not influenced by environmental factors
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C. Caused by a person’s genetic makeup xx xx xx xx xx


D. The result of mutations in gene structure
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CORRECT ANSWER >>> C x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: x x x x 1.5
MSC: x x Remembering

7. What is anaphylactic shock?
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A. Considered by some to be an allergic reaction xx xx xx xx xx xx xx


B. A result of autoimmunity
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C. A chronic reaction to stimuli
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D. The result of impaired T-cell function
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CORRECT ANSWER >>> A x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: x x x x 1.21
MSC: x x Remembering

8. Malakai appears to be in good shape. During a recent physical, his BMI was measured at
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15% above his ideal body weight. Should Malakai be described as obese? Why or why
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not?
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A. Yes, because his BMI is less than 25
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B. No, because he has impressive muscle mass in his body
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C. No, because he has little or no abdominal fat
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D. Yes, because his BMI is 10% to 20% above his ideal body weight
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CORRECT ANSWER >>> D x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.23
MSC: x x Analyzing

9. The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is to group them into which
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of the following categories?
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A. Congenital, mutational, and infectious xx xx xx


B. Chromosomal, multifactorial, and monogenic xx xx xx


C. Monogenic, chromosomal, and congenital xx xx xx


D. Chromosomal, mutational, and autoimmune xx xx xx




CORRECT ANSWER >>> B x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: x x x x 1.7
MSC: x x Remembering

10. Alice’s annual mammogram showed three suspicious neoplasms. Needle biopsies revealed
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that two were benign. What is the likely disease demonstrated by the third neoplasm?
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A. Cancer
B. Leukemia
C. Cysts
D. Inflammation
CORRECT ANSWER >>> A x x x PTS: x x x x 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: x x x x 1.4
MSC: x x Applying

11. Sheryl was prescribed sulfa drugs for a urinary infection. After a couple of days, she felt
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like she had the flu, and she developed a rash and erythema. Which of the following likely
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describes her condition?
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A. Cardiac irregularities xx


B. Influenza



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