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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology Exam
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
2024/2025
what is pathophysiology - Correct Answer the study of functional or physiologic changes in the body
that result from disease processes.



define disease - Correct Answer deviation from the normal structure or function of any part, organ,
system or from a state of wellness



define health - Correct Answer physical, mental and social well-being



define homeostasis and describe what happens to homeostasis during a disease - Correct Answer
homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment regardless of external
changes. Disease develops when significant changes occur in the body, leading to a state in which
homeostasis cannot be maintained



define biopsy - Correct Answer excision of very small amounts of living tissue



an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a
disease



define diagnosis - Correct Answer the identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs
and symptoms, laboratory tests, etc.



define etiology - Correct Answer causative factors in a particular disease



define idiopathic - Correct Answer when the cause of a disease is unknown



define iatrogenic - Correct Answer when a treatment, procedure, or an error may cause a disease



define predisposing factors - Correct Answer tendencies that promote development of a disease in
an individual

, a predisposing factor indicates a high risk for the disease but not certain development



name some predisposing factors (5) - Correct Answer age

gender

inheritance

occupational exposure

dietary practices



define prophylaxis - Correct Answer action taken to prevent disease



measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease



prophylactic treatment for myocardial infarction for high-risk patients is a baby aspirin daily



name some preventive measures (4) - Correct Answer vaccinations

dietary or lifestyle modifications

removal of harmful materials

cessation of harmful activities like smoking



define pathogenesis - Correct Answer development of the disease or the sequence of events
involved in the tissue changes related to the specific disease process



what is insidious onset - Correct Answer gradual progression with only vague or very mild signs



define acute disease - Correct Answer short-term illness that develops very quickly with marked signs



define chronic disease - Correct Answer disease that develops gradually but persists for a long time
and usually causes more permanent tissue damage. often chronic illnesses are marked by
intermittent acute episodes



define a subclinical state - Correct Answer pathologic changes occur but no obvious manifestations
are exhibited by the patient

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