Pathophysiology NURS 231 Module 1.docx
Question 1 0 / 0 pts What is the definition of “pathophysiology”? Your Answer: The study of the body's responses to changes caused by a disease Pathophysiology is defined as not only the cellular and organ changes that occur with disease, but also the effects that these changes have on total body function. Question 2 0 / 0 pts Name the 5 etiologic factors and give an example if listed. Your Answer: Biologic agents -- bacteria, viruses Physical forces -- trauma, burns Genetic inheritance Chemical agents -- alcohol, drug toxicities Nutritional excesses or deficiencies Biologic agents (bacteria, viruses), physical forces (trauma, burns, radiation), chemical agents (poisons, alcohol), one’s genetic inheritance, and nutritional excesses or deficiencies. Question 3 0 / 0 pts What are the 2 types of risk factors? Your Answer: Congenital conditions -- present at birth Acquired defects -- after birth Risk factors can be categorized as congenital conditions (present at birth) or acquired defects (occurring after birth). Question 4 0 / 0 pts What is the difference between morphology and histology?
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