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Another name for Rabies is
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hydrophobia
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Inflammation of the brain caused by a virus is
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encephalitis
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Apoplexy, TIA (transient ischemic attacks), & CVA (cerebrovascular accidents), are all linked to
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Strokes
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Lou Gehrig's Disease
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ALS- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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the state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a disease-causing agent that multiplies & produces injurious effects
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Infection
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this type of disease is based on genetic characteristics transmitted from parent to offspring
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Hereditary
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sex-based predisposition to illness is more complicated than simple differences in anatomy |
True
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Predisposing conditions means that it is a direct result in illness |
False
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A normal human has how many chromosomes in each cell?
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46
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Which type of pathology focuses on the cellular & tissue responses to pathological stimuli?
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General Pathology
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Self digestion of cells by the body is done by?
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Lysosomes
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The term that means self digestion is?
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Autolysis
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Gout may be a result of eating certain kinds of food |
True
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Every cell must have a nucleus |
False
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Muscle cells are responsible for the production of cytosine, guanine, thymine, & adenine |
False
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A localized accumulation of pus is the definition of
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Abscess
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Which of the following is NOT a definite cause of petechial hemorrhaging?
Autoimmune disorders Blood thinners Blood infections Vitamin A deficiency |
Vitamin A deficiency
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Inflammation may produce systemic fevers, joint & muscle pains, organ dysfunction, & exaustion |
True
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The best definition of resolution is
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Termination of the inflammatory response with the affected part returning to its normal state
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An open sore or lesion of skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue
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an ulcer
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Large area of ecchymosis are associated with
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blood clotting disorders
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a suppurative exudate is one that contains
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white blood cells & protein resulting from infection
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The only possible cure for spina bifida is surgery |
False
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An infant is born with a malformed limb, specifically the distal end of the fibula missing. Test determined it was due to an absence of cells. This is best represented by
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Aplasia
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A person has an acute inflammatory response to a viral vector, how long should the response be expected to last?
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A few days to minutes
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A basophil is responsible for releasing
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histamine
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An inflammation of the pharynx that results in a sore throat is
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pharyngitis
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An inflammation of the urinary bladder would be defined as
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cyctitis
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a disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum & lower part of the colon is best defined as
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ulcerative colitis
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Hay-fever can contribute to a chronic form of
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Rhinitis
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An intestine is separated & attached to a hole in the abdominal wall so that feces can pass through it into a bag or container for disposal. The name of the hole is a
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stoma
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The loss of the function of kidneys is known as
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renal failure
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a cough which may accompany inflammation of the lungs in which mucus is expelled to clear the respiratory tract
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productive cough
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An intestine is separated & attached to a hole in the abdominal wall. The name for the attachment is a
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colostomy
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an acute renal failure in result of surgery is not capable of being reversed. |
false
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Silicosis is a form of
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Pneumoconiosis
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The inflammation of a small worm like structure attached to the cecum is
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Appendicitis
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The process of diffusing blood across a semipermeable membrane to remove toxic materials & to maintain fluid, electrolyte, & acid-base balance is known as
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Dialysis
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An accumulation of scar tissue in the pyloric region of the stomach where the stomach connects to the small intestine which may occlude or close up the opening so food cannot pass is
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pyloric stenosis
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Osteomyelitis that occurs as a bacterial infection in a child where there is no trauma or surgery would be best defined as
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Hematogenous osteomyelitis
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A type of fracture that occurs when a bone fragment is forced into another
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Impacted
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An infectious lesion due to tertiary syphilis is called
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gumma
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Hard, primary ulcer due to syphilis infection
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chancre
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Illness for which the cause is unknown is defined as being
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Idiopathic
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The type of fracture that occur when fragments overlap & the total length of bone is shortened
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overriding
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Another name for bedsore is
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decubitis ulcer
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A decubitis ulcer that is unbroken & red would best be described as a
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stage 1
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Joints & tissues surrounding joints that stiffen due to immobility are known as
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contractures
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Type of ulcer that can be treated by having the wound cleaned & covered to prevent infection
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Stage 2
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Type of arthritis that is an inflammation of the lining of the joints or internal organs
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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The primary function of a bursae is to
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cover pressure points between bones & tendons
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A type of scoliosis in which the lumbar vertebrae curves abnormally towards the anterior of the body is
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Lordosis
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The disease that's named after the greek word meaning "without cartilage formation" is called
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Achondroplasia
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What's another name for Paget's disease?
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osteitis deformans
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A stage 1 decubitis ulcer can be prevented by moving an immobile person at a minimum of every 2 hours as well as maintaining sufficient hygiene & nutrition |
True
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An external wound leading down to the site of a fracture can be the definition of
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compound fracture
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The first stage of bedsore to require medical treatment including antibiotics
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Stage 3
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Where are anti diuretic hormones released from?
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Pituitary gland
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Graves' disease is a form of
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Hyperthyroidism
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The enlargement of the thyroid that is not associated with inflammation or cancer that are idiopathic are
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Non- Toxic Goiters
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Where would the bronze discoloration from Addison's disease NOT be most visible?
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sclera
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A localized collection of pus that it is walled off by membranes due to an immune response is known as
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abcess
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A solid- dome shaped inflammatory lesion that extends deep into the skin & causing scarring
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nodule
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An idiopathic disorder in which the melanocytes stop producing pigments & are destroyed is
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vitiligo
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Disorder of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, face & trunk is known as
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seborrhea
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Cretinism is a hypothyroid condition of infants & children in which the thyroid gland excessively secretes quantities of thyroid hormones |
false
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T or F
Stage 1 bedsores require amputation & tissue removal |
false
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T or F
Diabetes Mellitus do not cause polyuria |
false
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T or F
Acromegaly does not cause impotence |
false
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A reaction of ammonia in formaldehyde form a substance called
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Urotropin
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The inflammation of small sacs which form in the wall of the colon is
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Divirticulitis
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Leading cause of bowel obstructions
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Post operative adhesions
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Intestine that twists on itself causing an obstruction is a
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volvulus
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A chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system characterized by the presence of air pockets at the terminal end of the brochioles is defined as
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emphysema
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The most common, fatal genetic disease in the US is
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cystic fibrosis
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The inability to take in a sufficient amount of oxygen is defined as
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asphyxia
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Death secondary to asphyxia while immersed in a liquid within 24 hours of submersion
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drowning
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Hematuria means
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presence of blood in urine
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The technical name for a kidney stone is a
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renal calculi
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a small hole through the tissues of the neck to allow a person to breath is called a
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laryngeal stoma
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type of tumor whose name derives from the latin word for crab is
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malignant
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A patient undergoing radiation & chemotherapy finds large hemorrhages in the skin of the left shoulder. 2 1/2 weeks later the discolorations are gone. This type of skin discoloration is best defined as
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purpura
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The best term for the disorder that affects multiple body systems, in which the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the venous system is known as
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congestive heart failure
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The most common cancer of the urinary tract is squamous cell |
False
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a predisposing factor to varicose veins would be
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being pregnant
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a chemical the can be used to assist in preparing blood vessels for injection & to alter blood composition to accept preservative fluid would be
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preinjection fluid
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the inflammation of the veins of the legs that spreads to the pelvis
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deep vein thrombosis
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T or F
All cancers are generally fatal |
False
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an increase in the size of the heart can be increased in the size of the muscle fibers as a result of being a career athlete can best be defined as
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cardiac hypertrophy
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the oldest known hereditary bleeding disorder is
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hemophilia
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a malignant neoplasm of the smooth muscle
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leiomyosarcoma
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a birthmark is a type of
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hemangioma
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signs can be easily observed by other people |
True
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Lifespan means
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the oldest age in which a human can live
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This is typically one of the first signs of almost a cellular injuries
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cellular swelling
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