TEST BANK for Diseases of the Human
Body, 7th Edition by Carol D. Tamparo &
Jennifer T. Davis
ALL CHAPTERS 1-17| GUARANTEED A+ PASS|
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & ACCURATE
ANSWERS
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Chapter 05. Cancer
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
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.
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CORRECT ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
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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: BPTS: 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 bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
CORRECT ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
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, 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?
A. Lack of an inflammatory response
B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
C. Having a husband and five children
D. Lack of homeostasis
CORRECT ANSWER: BPTS: 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
CORRECT ANSWER: CPTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
A. Considered by some to be an allergic reaction
B. A result of autoimmunity
C. A chronic reaction to stimuli
D. The result of impaired T-cell function
CORRECT ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.21
MSC: Remembering
8. Malakai appears to be in good shape. During a recent physical, his BMI was measured at 15% above his
ideal body weight. Should Malakai be described as obese? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because his BMI is less than 25
B. No, because he has impressive muscle mass in his body
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C. No, because he has little or no abdominal fat
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Body, 7th Edition by Carol D. Tamparo &
Jennifer T. Davis
ALL CHAPTERS 1-17| GUARANTEED A+ PASS|
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & ACCURATE
ANSWERS
TB
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1
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, Table of Contents
Chapter 01. The Disease Process
Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management
Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Chapter 05. Cancer
Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
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.
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CORRECT ANSWER: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3
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,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: BPTS: 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 bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
A. Strep throat
B. Whooping cough
C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis
CORRECT ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.13
MSC: Applying
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, 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?
A. Lack of an inflammatory response
B. Sex, environment, and lifestyle
C. Having a husband and five children
D. Lack of homeostasis
CORRECT ANSWER: BPTS: 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
CORRECT ANSWER: CPTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.5
MSC: Remembering
7. What is anaphylactic shock?
A. Considered by some to be an allergic reaction
B. A result of autoimmunity
C. A chronic reaction to stimuli
D. The result of impaired T-cell function
CORRECT ANSWER: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.21
MSC: Remembering
8. Malakai appears to be in good shape. During a recent physical, his BMI was measured at 15% above his
ideal body weight. Should Malakai be described as obese? Why or why not?
A. Yes, because his BMI is less than 25
B. No, because he has impressive muscle mass in his body
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C. No, because he has little or no abdominal fat
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