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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
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a. An inherited disorderg g


b. A combination of specific etiological factors
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c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment g g g g g g g




ANS: C g REF: 6 gg




2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
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a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. g g g g g g g


b. signs and symptoms of a disease. g g g g g


c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
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d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
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ANS: B g REF: 6 gg




3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. g g g g g


b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. g g g g

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ANS: C g REF: 7 gg




4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee g g g


b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck g g g


d. Red rash on the face g g g g




ANS: B g REF: 6 gg




5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. causes of a disease. g g g


b. course of a disease. g g g


c. expected complications of a disease. g g g g


d. manifestations of a disease. g g g




ANS: A g REF: 5 gg




6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D g REF: 8 gg




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7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic fig
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ures would be called:
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C g REF: 8 gg




8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B g REF: 9 gg




9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D g REF: 10 gg




10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A g REF: 8 gg




11. The term cancer refers to:
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. g




ANS: D g REF: 9 gg




12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells g g g g g g


b. Ischemic damage to cells g g g


c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue g g g


d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction g g




ANS: D g REF: 9 gg




13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. g g g g g g g




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b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. g g g g g g g


c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
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ANS: B g REF: 10 gg




14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:
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a. cell proteins have been denatured.
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b. cell are liquefied by enzymes.
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c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
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d. bacterial invasion has occurred. g g g




ANS: C g REF: 10 gg




15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
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a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
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b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B g REF: 6 gg




16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:
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a. latent stage. g


b. predisposing factor. g


c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. g




ANS: D g REF: 7 gg
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17. The term homeostasis refers to:
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a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
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b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. g g g g g


c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
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ANS: B g REF: 2 gg




18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the ori
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ginal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
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19. Pathophysiology involves the study of: g g g g


a. the structure of the human body.
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b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
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d. various cell structures and related functions.
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