Human Diseases FINAL EXAM
A differential diagnosis can also be thought of as: - correct answer-a systematic process of
elimination
According to Dr. Tisone, one writer believes that Congestive Heart Failure would be more
accurately named if it were called: - correct answer-Congestive Heart Inefficiency
according to the new blood pressure guidelines that were just releases, an individual with a
reading of 138/95 mm HG would be diagnosed with - correct answer-Hypertension Stage 2
adenosarcoma originates in ____________ cells - correct answer-epithelial cells
An "aura" or premonition is associated with which type of headache? - correct
answer-Migrane
Besides the inadequate absorption or intake of Vitamin B12, a deficiency in a protein called
intrinsic factor can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia - correct answer-True
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is more common in ________, and the pain associated with it is
most severe ________. - correct answer-Women; at night
Craving of ice is a symptom of which type of anemia? - correct answer-Iron Deficiency
Anemia
cystic fibrosis is a disease of the ________, but it also greatly impacts the ___________ -
correct answer-pancreas; respiratory system
For a week now, Richard has been suffering from headaches, sneezing, and a slight cough.
Luckily, he has no aches, pain, or fever. What does Richard probably have? - correct
answer-allergy problems
hypertension affects about _______ of the adult population worldwide. - correct answer-33%
If someone is suffering from unexplained weight gain, dry skin, and hair loss, which is the
most likely diagnosis? - correct answer-hyperthyroidism
In the documentary, "The Enemy Within", which of the following was NOT highlighted as an
important development and/or influence in our understanding of cancer over the past 50
years? - correct answer-Conspiracy theory
In the US in 2008l, over 16,000 individuals received transplanted kidneys. Where did the
majority of donated kidneys come from? - correct answer-cadaver donors
incidence of cystic fibrosis is highest among which group? - correct answer-Caucasians
, Infectious Endocarditis can be caused by: - correct answer-bacteria & fungus
Inflammation is part of out adaptive immune system. - correct answer-false
Males and females have an equal chance of being affected by: - correct answer-autosomal
dominant diseases
Mary has been feeling slight aches and pains for nearly a week, and she now has a fever of
99.5 degrees and is sneezing frequently. Mary probably has... - correct answer-a cold
Meningitis is more common in middle-aged and elderly adults than in children and young
adults, but is more likely to be fatal among children and young adults - correct answer-false
MS usually affects: - correct answer-Young Adults
NK cells work by which of the following methods? - correct answer-recognizing abnormal
membranes
Once Dr. Tisone's son sent her a picture of her granddaughter eating a bowl of Chinese
noodles that kind of looked like a bowl of: - correct answer-Helminths
Osteogenic sarcoma is considered: - correct answer-a primary malignancy
Osteomyelitis primarily affects: - correct answer-long bones near the growth plate
Phenylketonuria is an example of: - correct answer-an autosomal recessive disease
Regarding steps to promote healthy lives, as discussed in class, which of the following
should also be added to the list? - correct answer-Obtaining the proper amount of sleep
Sanitizing a doorknob would be an example of an attempt to: - correct answer-break indirect
transmission of a communicable disease
Staghorn calculi take on their interesting shape because they are conforming to the shape of
the: - correct answer-renal pelvis
Strict vegetarianism may be a factor that contributes to the development of which of the
following? - correct answer-Pernicious anemia
t/f antiprotozoals (the treatments used to combat protozoan infections) work by interfering
with protein synthesis and metabolism. - correct answer-True
t/f Asthma can be cured if it is identified in early stages and proper treatment is sought. -
correct answer-false
t/f CFTR stances for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator - correct answer-False
*stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductor Regulator
A differential diagnosis can also be thought of as: - correct answer-a systematic process of
elimination
According to Dr. Tisone, one writer believes that Congestive Heart Failure would be more
accurately named if it were called: - correct answer-Congestive Heart Inefficiency
according to the new blood pressure guidelines that were just releases, an individual with a
reading of 138/95 mm HG would be diagnosed with - correct answer-Hypertension Stage 2
adenosarcoma originates in ____________ cells - correct answer-epithelial cells
An "aura" or premonition is associated with which type of headache? - correct
answer-Migrane
Besides the inadequate absorption or intake of Vitamin B12, a deficiency in a protein called
intrinsic factor can also lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia - correct answer-True
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is more common in ________, and the pain associated with it is
most severe ________. - correct answer-Women; at night
Craving of ice is a symptom of which type of anemia? - correct answer-Iron Deficiency
Anemia
cystic fibrosis is a disease of the ________, but it also greatly impacts the ___________ -
correct answer-pancreas; respiratory system
For a week now, Richard has been suffering from headaches, sneezing, and a slight cough.
Luckily, he has no aches, pain, or fever. What does Richard probably have? - correct
answer-allergy problems
hypertension affects about _______ of the adult population worldwide. - correct answer-33%
If someone is suffering from unexplained weight gain, dry skin, and hair loss, which is the
most likely diagnosis? - correct answer-hyperthyroidism
In the documentary, "The Enemy Within", which of the following was NOT highlighted as an
important development and/or influence in our understanding of cancer over the past 50
years? - correct answer-Conspiracy theory
In the US in 2008l, over 16,000 individuals received transplanted kidneys. Where did the
majority of donated kidneys come from? - correct answer-cadaver donors
incidence of cystic fibrosis is highest among which group? - correct answer-Caucasians
, Infectious Endocarditis can be caused by: - correct answer-bacteria & fungus
Inflammation is part of out adaptive immune system. - correct answer-false
Males and females have an equal chance of being affected by: - correct answer-autosomal
dominant diseases
Mary has been feeling slight aches and pains for nearly a week, and she now has a fever of
99.5 degrees and is sneezing frequently. Mary probably has... - correct answer-a cold
Meningitis is more common in middle-aged and elderly adults than in children and young
adults, but is more likely to be fatal among children and young adults - correct answer-false
MS usually affects: - correct answer-Young Adults
NK cells work by which of the following methods? - correct answer-recognizing abnormal
membranes
Once Dr. Tisone's son sent her a picture of her granddaughter eating a bowl of Chinese
noodles that kind of looked like a bowl of: - correct answer-Helminths
Osteogenic sarcoma is considered: - correct answer-a primary malignancy
Osteomyelitis primarily affects: - correct answer-long bones near the growth plate
Phenylketonuria is an example of: - correct answer-an autosomal recessive disease
Regarding steps to promote healthy lives, as discussed in class, which of the following
should also be added to the list? - correct answer-Obtaining the proper amount of sleep
Sanitizing a doorknob would be an example of an attempt to: - correct answer-break indirect
transmission of a communicable disease
Staghorn calculi take on their interesting shape because they are conforming to the shape of
the: - correct answer-renal pelvis
Strict vegetarianism may be a factor that contributes to the development of which of the
following? - correct answer-Pernicious anemia
t/f antiprotozoals (the treatments used to combat protozoan infections) work by interfering
with protein synthesis and metabolism. - correct answer-True
t/f Asthma can be cured if it is identified in early stages and proper treatment is sought. -
correct answer-false
t/f CFTR stances for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator - correct answer-False
*stands for Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductor Regulator
