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Diseases of the Human Body, 7th Edition
By Carol D. Tamparo, Jennifer T. Davis
(All Chapters 1- 17, Latest Edition, Verified Answers)
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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 Disorders 52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
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Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
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Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
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Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
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Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
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Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
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Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
,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.
C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
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
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D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic
alterations and chromosome aberrations.
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
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 bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
Answer: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
5. Molly is overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. She lives with her husband
and five children in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to
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D. Lack of homeostasis
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Answer: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.4
MSC: Applying
6. Which of the following is a brief description of hereditary diseases?
A. Always appear at birth
B. Not influenced by environmental factors
C. Caused by a person’s genetic makeup
D. The result of mutations in gene structure
Answer: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
Diseases of the Human Body, 7th Edition
By Carol D. Tamparo, Jennifer T. Davis
(All Chapters 1- 17, Latest Edition, Verified Answers)
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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 Disorders 52
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders 59
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 67
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 75
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Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders 83
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Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
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Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 103
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Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders 112
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Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 119
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Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
,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.
C. It is easier to treat than disease.
D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
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
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X-linked inherited disease. er
B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment,
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genotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
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C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers
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to a defective gene contributed by one parent.
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D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic
alterations and chromosome aberrations.
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
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 bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
Answer: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
5. Molly is overweight and smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. She lives with her husband
and five children in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to
developing a disease?
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A. Lack of an inflammatory response er
B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
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D. Lack of homeostasis
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Answer: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.4
MSC: Applying
6. Which of the following is a brief description of hereditary diseases?
A. Always appear at birth
B. Not influenced by environmental factors
C. Caused by a person’s genetic makeup
D. The result of mutations in gene structure
Answer: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
