6/27/25, 1:17 AM Pathophysiology - BIOD 331 - Module 1
Pathophysiology - BIOD 331 - Module
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Pathophysiology is defined as not only the cellular
What is the definition of and organ changes that occur with disease, but also
"pathophysiology"? the effects that these changes have on total body
function.
Etiologic factors are the causes of a disease.
1. Physical forces: trauma, burns, etc
2. Chemical agents: poisons, alcohol
3. Biological agents: bacteria, viruses
Name the 5 etiologic
4. Genetic predisposition: inherent genes from both
factors and give an
parents but you don't necessarily develop the disease
example if listed.
but are predispositioned to it
5. Nutritional excess or deficiencies: Iodine deficiency
can lead to hypothyroidism. Nutritional excess in
carbohydrates can lead to irritable bowel syndrome.
What are the 2 types of Congenital: present at birth
risk factors? Acquired: occur after birth
What is the difference Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure
between morphology and or form of cells or tissues. Histology is the study of the
histology? cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues.
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, 6/27/25, 1:17 AM Pathophysiology - BIOD 331 - Module 1
Describe the difference These both relate to manifestations of a disease. Signs
between signs and is an objective manifestation while symptoms are a
symptoms and give an subjective complaint. Signs are apparent to the
example of each. physician, symptoms are apparent to the patient.
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Pathophysiology - BIOD 331 - Module
1\COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS \VERIFIED ANSWERS\LATEST
UPDATE
Pathophysiology is defined as not only the cellular
What is the definition of and organ changes that occur with disease, but also
"pathophysiology"? the effects that these changes have on total body
function.
Etiologic factors are the causes of a disease.
1. Physical forces: trauma, burns, etc
2. Chemical agents: poisons, alcohol
3. Biological agents: bacteria, viruses
Name the 5 etiologic
4. Genetic predisposition: inherent genes from both
factors and give an
parents but you don't necessarily develop the disease
example if listed.
but are predispositioned to it
5. Nutritional excess or deficiencies: Iodine deficiency
can lead to hypothyroidism. Nutritional excess in
carbohydrates can lead to irritable bowel syndrome.
What are the 2 types of Congenital: present at birth
risk factors? Acquired: occur after birth
What is the difference Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure
between morphology and or form of cells or tissues. Histology is the study of the
histology? cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues.
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, 6/27/25, 1:17 AM Pathophysiology - BIOD 331 - Module 1
Describe the difference These both relate to manifestations of a disease. Signs
between signs and is an objective manifestation while symptoms are a
symptoms and give an subjective complaint. Signs are apparent to the
example of each. physician, symptoms are apparent to the patient.
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