Pathophysiology correct answers Study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that result from disease processes (based on knowledge of the normal structure and function)
* based on the loss of or a change in normal structure and function
Liver Functions correct answers 1. More than 5...
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Pathophysiology correct answers Study of functional or physiologic changes in the body that
result from disease processes (based on knowledge of the normal structure and function)
* based on the loss of or a change in normal structure and function
Liver Functions correct answers 1. More than 500 vital functions
2. Production of bile, plasma proteins, cholesterol, glycogen storage, iron storage, clearing
the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances
Disease correct answers Deviation from the normal structure or function of any part, organ,
system (or combination of these) or from a state of wellness
* the alteration of homeostasis (stable internal environment) - external cause
Disorder correct answers Derangement or abnormally of function (mind or body)
* used more to describe nutritional deficiencies or structural problems
* no lab tests, brain scans, x-rays or chemical imbalance tests that can verify any mental
disorder is a physical condition
Syndrome correct answers Refers to a group of symptoms
* may be caused by a specific disease/disorder or by several interrelated problems
Pathology correct answers The laboratory study of cell and tissue changes associated with
disease with disease is known as?
(Pathos = disease, logy = study)
Pathologist correct answers A person who studies diseases is a?
Pathogen correct answers An agent that causes a disease is known as a?
Pathogenesis correct answers 1. A description of how a particular disease processes.
2. can be explained in terms of time
Acute correct answers Short term illness that develops quickly with marked signs
ex. Appendicitis, strep throat, lacerations, URI, UTI, fractures
Chronic correct answers Milder condition developing gradually but persisting for a long time
and usually causing more permanent tissue damage
ex. Arthritis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease
Diagnosis correct answers The identification or naming of a specific disease or condition is
called a?
(Dia = through, gnosis = knowledge)
Prognosis correct answers Once a disease is diagnosed, a healthcare professional often gives
you a predicted outcome of the disease or likelihood for recovery
(pro = before, gnosis = knowledge)
Etiology correct answers The study of the cause of a disease
(aitia = a cause)
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