TEST BANK FOR Diseases Of The Human Body
7th Edition Author: Carol D. Tamparo( All
Chapters Covered 1-17)A+ Graded Latest Version
2026
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process 1
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management 16
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 23
Chapter 05. Cancer 30
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders 45
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93 Chapter
14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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, Chapter 1. The Disease Process MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes an illness?
A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
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, C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
CORRECT ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
MSC: Understanding
2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an X-linked inherited
disease.
B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas genotype refers to all
of the genes inherited from parents.
C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers to a defective
gene contributed by one parent.
D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic alterations and
chromosome aberrations.
CORRECT ANSWER: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Analyzing
3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to avoid any
injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Rett syndrome
C. Hemophilia
D. Trisomy 21
CORRECT ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9
MSC: Applying
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot- shaped
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7th Edition Author: Carol D. Tamparo( All
Chapters Covered 1-17)A+ Graded Latest Version
2026
Page | 1
, Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process 1
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management 16
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 23
Chapter 05. Cancer 30
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders 45
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93 Chapter
14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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, Chapter 1. The Disease Process MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes an illness?
A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
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, C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
CORRECT ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
MSC: Understanding
2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an X-linked inherited
disease.
B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas genotype refers to all
of the genes inherited from parents.
C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers to a defective
gene contributed by one parent.
D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic alterations and
chromosome aberrations.
CORRECT ANSWER: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.7
MSC: Analyzing
3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to avoid any
injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Rett syndrome
C. Hemophilia
D. Trisomy 21
CORRECT ANSWER: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9
MSC: Applying
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot- shaped
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