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What is a disease?
What is a disease?
- A condition exclusively associated with specific signs
- A condition caused only by external injuries
- A condition that does not cause pain or distress
- An abnormal condition affecting the structure or function of an organism (correct)
What can cause a disease?
What can cause a disease?
- Only external pathogens
- Only internal dysfunctions
- Exclusively external injuries
- Both external pathogens and internal dysfunctions (correct)
What are examples of diseases caused by internal dysfunctions of the immune system?
What are examples of diseases caused by internal dysfunctions of the immune system?
- Immunodeficiency and allergies (correct)
- Hypertension and diabetes
- Cancer and heart disease
- Obesity and arthritis
In a broader sense, what does the term 'disease' sometimes include?
In a broader sense, what does the term 'disease' sometimes include?
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What does disease refer to in humans?
What does disease refer to in humans?
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