Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health
Professions 7th Edition VanMeter and Hubert Chapter
1-28-100% Top scores-2026-2027
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
ANS : C REF: 6
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ANS : B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
100% TOP SCORES
ANS : C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
, ANS : B REF: 6
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
ANS : A REF: 5
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to
as: a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS : D REF: 8
, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show
increased mitotic figures would be called: a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS : C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory
problems is called: a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS : B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS : D REF: 10
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal
muscle cells undergoing: 100% TOP SCORES
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS : A REF: 8
11. The term cancer refers to:
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ANS : D REF: 9
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
, d. Preprogrammed cell self - destruction
ANS : D REF: 9
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
ANS : B REF: 10
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
b. cell are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
ANS : C REF: 10
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ANS : B REF: 6
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease
to occur is termed: a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor.
ANS : D REF: 7 100% TOP SCORES
17. The term homeostasis refers to:
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
ANS : B REF: 2
Professions 7th Edition VanMeter and Hubert Chapter
1-28-100% Top scores-2026-2027
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. An inherited disorder
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
ANS : C REF: 6
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ANS : B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
100% TOP SCORES
ANS : C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face
, ANS : B REF: 6
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
ANS : A REF: 5
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to
as: a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS : D REF: 8
, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show
increased mitotic figures would be called: a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS : C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory
problems is called: a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS : B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS : D REF: 10
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal
muscle cells undergoing: 100% TOP SCORES
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS : A REF: 8
11. The term cancer refers to:
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ANS : D REF: 9
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. Ischemic damage to cells
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
, d. Preprogrammed cell self - destruction
ANS : D REF: 9
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
ANS : B REF: 10
14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:
a. cell proteins have been denatured.
b. cell are liquefied by enzymes.
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
d. bacterial invasion has occurred.
ANS : C REF: 10
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
b. a preventive measure.
c. a precipitating factor.
d. a predisposing condition.
ANS : B REF: 6
16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease
to occur is termed: a. latent stage.
b. predisposing factor.
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor.
ANS : D REF: 7 100% TOP SCORES
17. The term homeostasis refers to:
a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment.
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
ANS : B REF: 2
