NC Pathology Exam for Funeral Directors 2024

NC Pathology Exam for Funeral Directors 2024/2025
Questions with Complete Solutions

Anemia - ANSWER A decrease in the number of red blood cells

Anerurysm - ANSWER a localized weakening or dilation of an artery wall

Anasarca - ANSWER generalized or widespread edema

Addison's Disease - ANSWER Disease resulting from a deficiency in the secretion of
adrenocortical hormones, with "bronze" discoloration of the skin and electrolyte
imbalances.

Aplasia - ANSWER Absence of a body part

Arteriosclerosis - ANSWER disease of the arteries resulting in thickening, hardening,
and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls

Arthritis - ANSWER inflammation of a joint

Atrophy - ANSWER A decrease in size of a body organ or part

Autopsy - ANSWER examination of a dead body

Chronic Disease - ANSWER One of relatively slow onset and long duration

Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the bronchi

Dilation - ANSWER Dilation or expansion of an organ or vessel

Empyema - ANSWER pus in the pleural cavity

Edema - ANSWER an excess of tissue fluid in the intercellular spaces of the body

Etiology - ANSWER the study of the causes of disease

Embolism - ANSWER Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign
substance

Endocarditis - ANSWER inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Endogenous Pigmentation - ANSWER discoloration of the tissues by normal body
pigments