Zelman: HUMAN DISEASES: A SYSTEMIC APPROACH, 8e – MyTest (013343141X)
Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach, 8e (Zelman)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Disease
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) In _____, the body's organ systems normally maintain temperature, pH, blood composition, and fluid
levels within a precise range.
A) disease
B) health
C) homeostasis
D) pathology
Answer: C
Objective 1
2) _____ is a deviation from normal structure or function in the body that interrupts or modifies the
performance of vital functions.
A) Disease
B) Health
C) Homeostasis
D) Pathology
Answer: A
Objective 1
3) A disease that causes no signs or symptoms is called an _____ disease.
A) asymptomatic
B) disorder
C) prognosis
D) syndrome
Answer: A
Objective 1
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4) _____ is the process of identifying a disease or disorder.
A) Acute
B) Chronic
C) Diagnosis
D) Prognosis
Answer: C
Objective 1
5) _____ refers to a visual examination of the external surface of the body, its movements, and posture for
abnormalities or evidence of disease.
A) Auscultation
B) Inspection
C) Palpation
D) Percussion
Answer: B
Objective 1
6) _____, producing sounds by tapping on specific areas of the body with fingers, hands, or small
instruments, allows evaluation of the size, consistency, and borders of the body organs, and the presence
or absence of fluid in body areas.
A) Auscultation
B) Inspection
C) Palpation
D) Percussion
Answer: D
Objective 1
7) _____ uses computers and x-rays to create three-dimensional images of internal structures.
A) Computed tomography
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B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: A
Objective 1
8) _____ analyzes the interaction of low-frequency sound waves with tissues to create moving images of
internal organs.
A) Computed tomography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: D
Objective 1
9) ______ uses radioactive materials to create contrast in the body and help form images of the structure
and function of organs.
A) Computed tomography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: B
Objective 1
10) The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.
A) diagnosis
B) exacerbation
C) prognosis
D) relapse
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Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach, 8e (Zelman)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Disease
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) In _____, the body's organ systems normally maintain temperature, pH, blood composition, and fluid
levels within a precise range.
A) disease
B) health
C) homeostasis
D) pathology
Answer: C
Objective 1
2) _____ is a deviation from normal structure or function in the body that interrupts or modifies the
performance of vital functions.
A) Disease
B) Health
C) Homeostasis
D) Pathology
Answer: A
Objective 1
3) A disease that causes no signs or symptoms is called an _____ disease.
A) asymptomatic
B) disorder
C) prognosis
D) syndrome
Answer: A
Objective 1
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4) _____ is the process of identifying a disease or disorder.
A) Acute
B) Chronic
C) Diagnosis
D) Prognosis
Answer: C
Objective 1
5) _____ refers to a visual examination of the external surface of the body, its movements, and posture for
abnormalities or evidence of disease.
A) Auscultation
B) Inspection
C) Palpation
D) Percussion
Answer: B
Objective 1
6) _____, producing sounds by tapping on specific areas of the body with fingers, hands, or small
instruments, allows evaluation of the size, consistency, and borders of the body organs, and the presence
or absence of fluid in body areas.
A) Auscultation
B) Inspection
C) Palpation
D) Percussion
Answer: D
Objective 1
7) _____ uses computers and x-rays to create three-dimensional images of internal structures.
A) Computed tomography
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B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: A
Objective 1
8) _____ analyzes the interaction of low-frequency sound waves with tissues to create moving images of
internal organs.
A) Computed tomography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: D
Objective 1
9) ______ uses radioactive materials to create contrast in the body and help form images of the structure
and function of organs.
A) Computed tomography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) Radiography
D) Ultrasound
Answer: B
Objective 1
10) The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.
A) diagnosis
B) exacerbation
C) prognosis
D) relapse
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