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TEST BANK
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Specialized Imaging Techniques
3. Respiratory System
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4. Skeletal System
5. Gastrointestinal System
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6. Urinary System
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7. Cardiovascular System
8. Nervous System Disease
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9. Hematopoietic System
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10. Endocrine System
11. Reproductive System
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12. Miscellaneous Diseases
, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is this type of process.
a. Idiopathic
b. Iatrogenic
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c. Neoplasia
d. Community acquired
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ANSWER: B
The disease process caused by physicians and their treatment is iatrogenic.
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REF: p. 3
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2. Basic reactions of the body to some form of injury is a:
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a. Disease process
b. Pathology
c. Study of diseases
d. Idiopathic process
ANSWER: A
A disease is the pattern of the body’s response to some form of injury.
REF: p. 1
, 3. What term is used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown?
a. Idiopathic
b. Antietiologic
c. Iatrogenic
d. Nosocomial
ANSWER: A
Idiopathic diseases are those with an unknown, or as of yet unidentified, cause.
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REF: p. 3
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4. Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells is called:
a. Hyperplasia
b. Dysplasia
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c. Neoplasia
d. Aplasia
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ANSWER: C
Alterations in cell growth lead to the development of neoplasms (tumors).
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REF: p. 7
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5. The initial response of body tissues to local injury is:
a. Infection
b. Ischemia
c. Edema
d. Inflammation
ANSWER: D
Inflammation is the initial response of body tissues to local injury.
Pr
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TEST BANK
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Specialized Imaging Techniques
3. Respiratory System
Pr
4. Skeletal System
5. Gastrointestinal System
ep
6. Urinary System
os
7. Cardiovascular System
8. Nervous System Disease
te
9. Hematopoietic System
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10. Endocrine System
11. Reproductive System
us
12. Miscellaneous Diseases
, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Pr
1. A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is this type of process.
a. Idiopathic
b. Iatrogenic
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c. Neoplasia
d. Community acquired
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ANSWER: B
The disease process caused by physicians and their treatment is iatrogenic.
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REF: p. 3
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2. Basic reactions of the body to some form of injury is a:
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a. Disease process
b. Pathology
c. Study of diseases
d. Idiopathic process
ANSWER: A
A disease is the pattern of the body’s response to some form of injury.
REF: p. 1
, 3. What term is used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown?
a. Idiopathic
b. Antietiologic
c. Iatrogenic
d. Nosocomial
ANSWER: A
Idiopathic diseases are those with an unknown, or as of yet unidentified, cause.
Pr
REF: p. 3
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4. Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells is called:
a. Hyperplasia
b. Dysplasia
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c. Neoplasia
d. Aplasia
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ANSWER: C
Alterations in cell growth lead to the development of neoplasms (tumors).
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REF: p. 7
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5. The initial response of body tissues to local injury is:
a. Infection
b. Ischemia
c. Edema
d. Inflammation
ANSWER: D
Inflammation is the initial response of body tissues to local injury.
