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What is a disease?
What is a disease?
- A mental disorder
- An external injury to the body
- A condition that adversely affects the structure or function of an organism (correct)
- A normal condition of the body
What can cause a disease?
What can cause a disease?
- Psychological factors only
- External factors such as pathogens or internal dysfunctions (correct)
- Environmental factors only
- Genetic factors only
What are some examples of diseases caused by internal dysfunctions of the immune system?
What are some examples of diseases caused by internal dysfunctions of the immune system?
- Heart disease, diabetes, and obesity
- Malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus
- Immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders (correct)
- Influenza, common cold, and pneumonia
In what broader sense is the term 'disease' used in relation to humans?
In what broader sense is the term 'disease' used in relation to humans?
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What does the broader sense of 'disease' include?
What does the broader sense of 'disease' include?
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