Causes of Diseases in Humans: Introduction to Disease Causation
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What term is used to describe the variable period of time without any obvious signs or symptoms after exposure to a disease?

  • Resolution time
  • Onset duration
  • Recovery phase
  • Induction period (correct)

When does the clinical onset of a disease occur?

  • At the time of exposure
  • When signs and symptoms become apparent (correct)
  • When the disease resolves on its own
  • After permanent damage sets in

What may happen during the natural recovery stage of a disease?

  • No intervention is required (correct)
  • Permanent damage onset
  • Induction of severe symptoms
  • Development of new symptoms

What are the outcomes that a disease may follow after clinical onset, according to the text?

<p>Resolution with sequelae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding disease etiology essential, according to the text?

<p>For public health interventions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the onset of permanent damage and death in the progression of a disease?

<p>Mortality phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in disease etiology according to the text?

<p>Clinical manifestations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can natural recovery occur during the progression of a disease?

<p>During the resolution stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the incubation (induction) period refer to in relation to a disease?

<p>The time without signs or symptoms after exposure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes disease classification systems according to the text?

<p>Involving criteria like etiology and clinical manifestations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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