Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen SU2020 | Latest Update
With Complete Solutions 2025|2026
1. What is allostasis? the process by which the body responds to stressors in order
to
regain homeostasis
2. Sequela a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier
disease or problem
3. Complication the act or process worsening of a condition or disease process
4. What happens during fight or flight stage; heart rate increases, adrenal gland
the alarm phase of releases cortisol (the stress hormone) and you receive a
Hans Se- lye's
boost of adrenaline, which increases energy
General Adaptation
Syndrome?
Select all; heart rate increases, adrenal gland releases cortisol
5. What clinical
(the stress hormone) and you receive a boost of adrenaline,
findings would the
which in- creases energy
patient in the fight
or flight stage pre-
sent with?
Etiology (the study of causes or reason for phenomena),
Pathogen-
6. What are the four
compo-
nents of pathophysiology? esis (development or evolution a disease), Clinical
Manifestations
(signs of disease), Treatment implications (helpful treatments)
7. Prevention stages of 9. Secondary Stage Disease Prevention
dis- ease
8. Primary Stage of
Disease Prevention
1/
15
, Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen SU2020 | Latest Update
With Complete Solutions 2025|2026
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
prevention of disease by altering
susceptibility or reducing exposure for
susceptible individuals (ie. improved
nutrition, economy, housing, and
sanitation increase longevity and
reduce mortality from infec- tious
disease
early detection, screening and
management of the disease; applica-
ble in early disease i.e. preclinical and
clinical stages (yearly physical
2/
15
With Complete Solutions 2025|2026
1. What is allostasis? the process by which the body responds to stressors in order
to
regain homeostasis
2. Sequela a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier
disease or problem
3. Complication the act or process worsening of a condition or disease process
4. What happens during fight or flight stage; heart rate increases, adrenal gland
the alarm phase of releases cortisol (the stress hormone) and you receive a
Hans Se- lye's
boost of adrenaline, which increases energy
General Adaptation
Syndrome?
Select all; heart rate increases, adrenal gland releases cortisol
5. What clinical
(the stress hormone) and you receive a boost of adrenaline,
findings would the
which in- creases energy
patient in the fight
or flight stage pre-
sent with?
Etiology (the study of causes or reason for phenomena),
Pathogen-
6. What are the four
compo-
nents of pathophysiology? esis (development or evolution a disease), Clinical
Manifestations
(signs of disease), Treatment implications (helpful treatments)
7. Prevention stages of 9. Secondary Stage Disease Prevention
dis- ease
8. Primary Stage of
Disease Prevention
1/
15
, Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen SU2020 | Latest Update
With Complete Solutions 2025|2026
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
prevention of disease by altering
susceptibility or reducing exposure for
susceptible individuals (ie. improved
nutrition, economy, housing, and
sanitation increase longevity and
reduce mortality from infec- tious
disease
early detection, screening and
management of the disease; applica-
ble in early disease i.e. preclinical and
clinical stages (yearly physical
2/
15
