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