USAHS Pathophysiology Exam 1 (Test Review Material) questions with correct answers

Term for the study of normal function and it's components - Answer Physiology Term for the study of disease, a diseased state. Disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury. - Answer pathophysiology Pathologies typically result from what type of failure? - Answer Compensation failure What is known as a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a specific disorder or condition? - Answer Syndrome A DYNAMIC STEADY STATE (not equilibrium). Required for constant internal stability. - Answer Homeostasis Describes the origin and development of the disease, and whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent. - Answer Pathogenesis Successful compensation to internal or external changes, if not compensated = - Answer disease Some ways the body maintains homeostasis: To maintain hemostasis the body monitors BP, glucose, minerals etc.. - Answer BP, glucose, minerals etc..