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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE q
1. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. q q q q q
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. q q q
ANS: C q
2. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee q q q
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck q q q
d. Red rash on the face q q q q
ANS: B q
3. Etiology is defined as the study of theq q q q q q q
a. causes of a disease. q q q
b. course of a disease. q q q
c. expected complications of a disease. q q q q
d. manifestations of a disease. q q q
ANS: A q
4. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D q
5. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mito
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tic figures would be called
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C q
6. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B q
7. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D q
8. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cel
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a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A q
9. The term cancer refers to
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b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. q
ANS: D q
10. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells q q q q q q
b. Ischemic damage to cells q q q
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue q q q
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction q q
ANS: D q
11. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
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ANS: B q
12. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where q q q q q q
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b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
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c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
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d. bacterial invasion has occurred. q q q
ANS: C q
13. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
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a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
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b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B q
14. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
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a. latent stage. q
b. predisposing factor. q
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. q
ANS: D q
15. The term homeostasis refers to
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b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. q q q q q
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
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ANS: B q
16. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the o
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riginal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D q
17. Pathophysiology involves the study of q q q q
a. the structure of the human body.
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b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
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d. various cell structures and related functions.
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ANS: C q
18. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
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a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
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b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
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c. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms q q q q q q q q q q
d. The global search for emerging diseases
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ANS: A q
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Professions 8th Edition VanMeter
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, 1
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE q
1. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. q q q q q
b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. q q q
ANS: C q
2. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee q q q
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck q q q
d. Red rash on the face q q q q
ANS: B q
3. Etiology is defined as the study of theq q q q q q q
a. causes of a disease. q q q
b. course of a disease. q q q
c. expected complications of a disease. q q q q
d. manifestations of a disease. q q q
ANS: A q
4. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D q
5. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mito
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tic figures would be called
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,Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C q
6. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B q
7. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D q
8. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cel
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ls undergoing
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a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A q
9. The term cancer refers to
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. q
ANS: D q
10. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells q q q q q q
b. Ischemic damage to cells q q q
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue q q q
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction q q
ANS: D q
11. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. q q q q q q q
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. q q q q q q q
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
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ANS: B q
12. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where q q q q q q
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b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.
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c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
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d. bacterial invasion has occurred. q q q
ANS: C q
13. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
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a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
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b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B q
14. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
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a. latent stage. q
b. predisposing factor. q
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. q
ANS: D q
15. The term homeostasis refers to
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a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
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b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. q q q q q
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
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ANS: B q
16. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the o
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riginal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D q
17. Pathophysiology involves the study of q q q q
a. the structure of the human body.
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b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
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d. various cell structures and related functions.
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ANS: C q
18. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
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a. The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
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b. The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
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c. Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms q q q q q q q q q q
d. The global search for emerging diseases
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ANS: A q
