2nd Canadian Edition
Table of Contents
Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease ...................................................................................................
Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ..........................................................................................
Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ....................................................................................
Chapter 04: Cell and Tissue Characteristics .....................................................................................................
Chapter 05: Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death ...........................................................................................
Chapter 06: Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance...........................................................................
Chapter 07: Genetic and Congenital Disorders .................................................................................................
Chapter 08: Neoplasia ......................................................................................................................................
Chapter 09: Stress and Adaptation ...................................................................................................................
Chapter 10: Alterations in Temperature Regulation ..........................................................................................
Chapter 11: Activity Tolerance and Fatigue ......................................................................................................
Chapter 12: Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System ...................................................................................
Chapter 13: Disorders of Hemostasis ...............................................................................................................
Chapter 14: Disorders of Red Blood Cells.........................................................................................................
Chapter 15: Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues ..................................................................
Chapter 16: Mechanisms of Infectious Disease ................................................................................................
Chapter 17: Innate and Adaptive Immunity .......................................................................................................
Chapter 18: Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing .........................................................................
Chapter 19: Disorders of the Immune Response ..............................................................................................
Chapter 20: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome .........................................................................................
Chapter 21: Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System .................................................................. 1
Chapter 22: Disorders of Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation ..................................................................... 1
Chapter 23: Disorders of Blood Pressure Regulation ....................................................................................... 1
Chapter 25: Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm .............................................................................. 1
Chapter 26: Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock ............................................................................................. 1
Chapter 27: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System........................................................................ 1
Chapter 28: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders ............................................. 1
Chapter 29: Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange ................................................................................. 1
Chapter 30: Structure and Function of the Kidney ............................................................................................ 1
Chapter 32: Disorders of Acid—Base Balance ................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 33: Disorders of Renal Function ......................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 34: Acute Renal Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease........................................................................... 1
Chapter 35: Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract ........................................................................ 1
Chapter 36: Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System ................................................................. 1
Chapter 37: Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function .......................................................................................... 1
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,Chapter 38: Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function ........................................................ 1
Chapter 39: Alterations in Nutritional Status ..................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 40: Mechanisms of Endocrine Control ................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 41: Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism........................................................... 1
Chapter 42: Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome ............................................................................ 1
Chapter 43: Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System ............................................................ 1
Chapter 44: Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System................................................................................. 2
Chapter 45: Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System ........................................................ 2
Chapter 46: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System ............................................................................. 2
Chapter 47: Sexually Transmitted Infections .................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 48: Organization and Control of Neural Function ................................................................................ 2
Chapter 50: Disorders of Motor Function ......................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 51: Disorders of Brain Function .......................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 52: Sleep and Sleep Disorders ........................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 53: Disorders of Thought, Mood, and Memory.................................................................................... 2
Chapter 54: Disorders of Visual Function ......................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 55: Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function............................................................................... 2
Chapter 56: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System ................................................................. 2
Chapter 57: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Neoplasms.................................. 2
Chapter 58: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders ......................... 2
Chapter 59: Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders ...................................................... 2
Chapter 60: Structure and Function of the Skin................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 61: Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function ....................................................................................... 2
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, Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease
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.
ANS: C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
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, 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
mitoticfigures would be called:
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
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