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, Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE vf




1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an
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iatrogenic disease? vf


a. An inherited disordervf vf


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 vf vf vf vf vf vf vf




ANS: C vf




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


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


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 vf




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


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. vf vf vf vf




ANS: C vf




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


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


d. Red rash on the face vf vf vf vf




ANS: B vf




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


b. course of a disease. vf vf vf


c. expected complications of a disease. vf vf vf vf


d. manifestations of a disease. vf vf vf




ANS: A vf




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 vf




7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
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ffigures would be called vf vf vf



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, a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C vf




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 vf




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 vf




10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A vf




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




ANS: D vf




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


b. Ischemic damage to cells vf vf vf


c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue vf vf vf


d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction vf vf




ANS: D vf




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


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


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 vf




14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where vf vf vf vf vf vf




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, a. cell proteins have been denatured.
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