Pathophysiology: CH 1 Review (Diseases of the Human Body) 10/1/17

Question 1

Which term describes wormlike internal parasites?

Accepted Answer

helminths

Question 2

Which term describes the condition of the person who is experiencing the disease?

Accepted Answer

illness

Question 3

Which microorganism is only visible with an electron microscope?

Accepted Answer

Viruses

Question 4

Which term describes a condition of severe physiologic distress caused by a decrease in volume?

Accepted Answer

hypovolemic shock

Question 5

The term for a systemic reaction when more heat leaves the body than the body can produce?

Accepted Answer

hypothermia

Question 6

When there is an invasion of pathogenic microorganisms in the body, what is it called?

Accepted Answer

An infection

Question 7

Which one describes a predisposing factor?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

What are some triggers of Anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 9

Which term describes a condition where the blood does not clot normally?

Accepted Answer

hemophilia

Question 10

What is the key sign of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

the absence of sweating

Question 11

Which of the following causes lack of oxygen and accumulation of CO2 in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Asyphyxiation, Poisoning

Question 12

What group of WBCs is involved in cell medicated immunity?

Accepted Answer

T-Cell lymphocytes

Question 13

What degree of burn extends into the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

4th degree

Question 14

What term means "bruising of the brain"

Accepted Answer

Contusion

Question 15

What occupational hazard affects deep sea divers and airplane pilots?

Accepted Answer

Decompression Sickness

Question 16

Which term means a disease resulting from a person's genetic makeup?

Accepted Answer

hereditary disease

Question 17

What is the general term for an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells?

Accepted Answer

Cancer

Question 18

Which term is known by its medical classification and distinguishing features?

Accepted Answer

disease

Question 19

The term for leukocytes rushing to the site of infection to engulf the invading organism.

Accepted Answer

phagocytosis

Question 20

Which term means having no known cause?

Accepted Answer

idiopathic

Questions 20