BIOD331 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 1 |
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Question 1
pts
What is the definition of "pathophysiology"?
Your Answer:
pathophysiology is the study of disease and the body's response to 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
pts
Name the 5 etiologic factors and give an example if listed.
Your Answer:
1) physical, such as a burn
2) chemical, such as poison
3) biological, such as a virus or bacteria
4) genetic predisposition, such as a family history of cancer
5) nutritional excess or deficiency, such as poor diet with too many empty calorie foods
Biologic agents (bacteria, viruses), physical forces (trauma, burns, radiation), chemical
agents (poisons, alcohol), one's genetic inheritance, and nutritional excesses or
deficiencies.
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Question 3
pts
What are the 2 types of risk factors?
Your Answer:
1) congenital
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2) acquired
Risk factors can be categorized as congenital conditions (present at birth) or acquired
defects (occurring after birth).
Question 4
pts
What is the difference between morphology and histology?
Your Answer:
morphology: the study of the structure of cells or tissues
histology: the study of cells/tissues at a microscopic level
Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure or form of cells or tissues. Histology is the
study of the cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues.
Question 5
pts
Describe the difference between signs and symptoms and give an example of each.
Your Answer:
signs: manifestation of disease that you can see such as fever or a rash symptoms:
subjective manifestation of disease, such as pain
A symptom is a subjective complaint, for example pain, trouble breathing, or dizziness. A sign is
an objective manifestation, for example an elevated temperature, a swollen extremity, or changes
in pupil size.
Question 6
pts
What are 3 important processes when coming to a diagnosis? Your
Answer:
1) medical and family history of the patient
2) any significant findings on physical exam
3) imaging, lab work, or other diagnostic tests
The diagnostic process requires a careful history, physical examination (PE), and sometimes
diagnostic tests.
Question 7
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Question 1
pts
What is the definition of "pathophysiology"?
Your Answer:
pathophysiology is the study of disease and the body's response to 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
pts
Name the 5 etiologic factors and give an example if listed.
Your Answer:
1) physical, such as a burn
2) chemical, such as poison
3) biological, such as a virus or bacteria
4) genetic predisposition, such as a family history of cancer
5) nutritional excess or deficiency, such as poor diet with too many empty calorie foods
Biologic agents (bacteria, viruses), physical forces (trauma, burns, radiation), chemical
agents (poisons, alcohol), one's genetic inheritance, and nutritional excesses or
deficiencies.
1/14
Question 3
pts
What are the 2 types of risk factors?
Your Answer:
1) congenital
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2) acquired
Risk factors can be categorized as congenital conditions (present at birth) or acquired
defects (occurring after birth).
Question 4
pts
What is the difference between morphology and histology?
Your Answer:
morphology: the study of the structure of cells or tissues
histology: the study of cells/tissues at a microscopic level
Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure or form of cells or tissues. Histology is the
study of the cells and extracellular matrix of body tissues.
Question 5
pts
Describe the difference between signs and symptoms and give an example of each.
Your Answer:
signs: manifestation of disease that you can see such as fever or a rash symptoms:
subjective manifestation of disease, such as pain
A symptom is a subjective complaint, for example pain, trouble breathing, or dizziness. A sign is
an objective manifestation, for example an elevated temperature, a swollen extremity, or changes
in pupil size.
Question 6
pts
What are 3 important processes when coming to a diagnosis? Your
Answer:
1) medical and family history of the patient
2) any significant findings on physical exam
3) imaging, lab work, or other diagnostic tests
The diagnostic process requires a careful history, physical examination (PE), and sometimes
diagnostic tests.
Question 7
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