HLTH 2501 Module 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2025
1. biopsy excision of very small amounts of living tissue
2. autopsy examination after death
3. diagnosis the identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and
symptoms, laboratory tests, or other tools
4. etiology concerns the causative factors in a particular disease (congenital
defects, inherit- ed or genetic disorders, microorganisms,
immunological dysfunction, derange- ments, degenerative changes,
malignancy, burns and other trauma, environmen- tal factors, and
nutritional deficiencies)
5. idiopathic pertaining to disease of unknown cause
6. iatrogenic diseases that occur as a result of medical treatment, procedure, or error
7. Predisposing Tendencies that promote development of a disease in an individual
fac- tors (age, gender, inherited factors, occupational exposure, certain dietary
practices)
8. prophylaxis a process or measure that prevents disease
9. prevention / vaccinations, dietary or lifestyle modifications, removal of harmful
pre- ventative materials, and cessation of potentially harmful activities to reduce the
meaus- res risk of and exposure to disease
10. pathogenesis the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in
the tissue changes related to the specific disease process
11. onset / types sudden, obvious, acute. Insidious, vague, mild signs
of onset
12. acute short termed illness that develops quickly
13. chronic milder condition that develops gradually and persists over time, usually
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,HLTH 2501 Module 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2025
causes
more permanent tissue damage
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,HLTH 2501 Module 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2025
14. subclinical state pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations
15. latent time between exposure and first sign/symptom
(incuba-
tion) period
short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
16. prodromal
peri- od
clinical evidence or ettects of a disease. local = found at the site (rash);
17. manifestation
systemic
s: local and
= general indicators (fever)
systemic
18. signs objectively observed indicators of a disorder
19. symptoms subjective feelings
20. lesions areas of tissue that have been pathologically altered by injury, wound, or
infection
21. syndrome A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
22. diagnostic tests laboratory tests that assist in the diagnosis of a specific disease
23. Remissions Manifestations of the disease subside or are absent
24. exacerbation increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms
25. precipitating condition that triggers an acute episode
fac- tor
26. complications New secondary or additional problems that arise after the original disease
begins
27. Therapy treatment methods aimed at making people feel better and function more
ettec- tively
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28. sequelae unwanted outcomes of primary condition
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1. biopsy excision of very small amounts of living tissue
2. autopsy examination after death
3. diagnosis the identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and
symptoms, laboratory tests, or other tools
4. etiology concerns the causative factors in a particular disease (congenital
defects, inherit- ed or genetic disorders, microorganisms,
immunological dysfunction, derange- ments, degenerative changes,
malignancy, burns and other trauma, environmen- tal factors, and
nutritional deficiencies)
5. idiopathic pertaining to disease of unknown cause
6. iatrogenic diseases that occur as a result of medical treatment, procedure, or error
7. Predisposing Tendencies that promote development of a disease in an individual
fac- tors (age, gender, inherited factors, occupational exposure, certain dietary
practices)
8. prophylaxis a process or measure that prevents disease
9. prevention / vaccinations, dietary or lifestyle modifications, removal of harmful
pre- ventative materials, and cessation of potentially harmful activities to reduce the
meaus- res risk of and exposure to disease
10. pathogenesis the development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in
the tissue changes related to the specific disease process
11. onset / types sudden, obvious, acute. Insidious, vague, mild signs
of onset
12. acute short termed illness that develops quickly
13. chronic milder condition that develops gradually and persists over time, usually
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,HLTH 2501 Module 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2025
causes
more permanent tissue damage
2/
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,HLTH 2501 Module 1 Question and answers 100% correct 2025
14. subclinical state pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations
15. latent time between exposure and first sign/symptom
(incuba-
tion) period
short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
16. prodromal
peri- od
clinical evidence or ettects of a disease. local = found at the site (rash);
17. manifestation
systemic
s: local and
= general indicators (fever)
systemic
18. signs objectively observed indicators of a disorder
19. symptoms subjective feelings
20. lesions areas of tissue that have been pathologically altered by injury, wound, or
infection
21. syndrome A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
22. diagnostic tests laboratory tests that assist in the diagnosis of a specific disease
23. Remissions Manifestations of the disease subside or are absent
24. exacerbation increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms
25. precipitating condition that triggers an acute episode
fac- tor
26. complications New secondary or additional problems that arise after the original disease
begins
27. Therapy treatment methods aimed at making people feel better and function more
ettec- tively
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28. sequelae unwanted outcomes of primary condition
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