Test Bank For Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology 8th Edition by Ronald L. Eisenberg and Nancy M. Johnson 9780443121142 Chapters 1 - 12, Complete Guide.

Test Bank For Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology 8th Edition

By Eisenberg, Chapters 1 – 12 A+

Chapter 1: Introduction To Pathology

Multiple Choices



1. A Disease Process Caused By Physicians Or Their Treatment Is This Type Of Process.



a. Idiopathic

b. Iatrogenic

c. Neoplasia

d. Community Acquired




Answer: B

The Disease Process Caused By Physicians And Their Treatment Is Iatrogenic.




Ref: p. 3




2. Basic Reactions Of The Body To Some Form Of Injury Is a:



a. Disease Process

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,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




4. Alterations Of Cell Growth, Specifically An Abnormal Proliferation Of Cells Is Called:



a. Hyperplasia

b. Dysplasia

c. Neoplasia

d. Aplasia




Answer: C

Alterations In Cell Growth Lead To The Development Of Neoplasms (Tumors).




Ref: p. 7




5. The Initial Response Of Body Tissues To Local Injury Is:



a. Infection

b. Ischemia

c. Edema



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, d. Inflammation




Answer: D

Inflammation Is The Initial Response Of Body Tissues To Local Injury.




Ref: p. 3




6. Heat And Redness Associated With Inflammation Is Produced By:



a. Hyperemia

b. Scar Tissue

c. Hyperplasia

d. Infarction




Answer: A

This Hyperemia Produces The Heat And Redness Associated With Inflammation.




Ref: p. 3



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