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What is the difference between a disease and a disorder?
What is the difference between a disease and a disorder?
- A disease is always communicable, while a disorder is non-communicable
- A disease interferes with the normal function of the body, while a disorder causes abnormality of function (correct)
- A disease always has known causes, while a disorder is idiopathic
- A disease is always acute, while a disorder can be chronic
Which term describes a disease of long duration?
Which term describes a disease of long duration?
- Incurable
- Terminal
- Chronic (correct)
- Acute
What type of disease cannot be passed from one living thing to another?
What type of disease cannot be passed from one living thing to another?
- Acute
- Non-communicable (correct)
- Communicable
- Idiopathic
Which term refers to a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated?
Which term refers to a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated?
What does the term 'idiopathic' refer to in relation to diseases?
What does the term 'idiopathic' refer to in relation to diseases?
Which type of disease is caused by pathogens and can be transferred from one living thing to another?
Which type of disease is caused by pathogens and can be transferred from one living thing to another?
What is the defining characteristic of a terminal disease?
What is the defining characteristic of a terminal disease?
Which term describes a disease of sudden onset and short duration?
Which term describes a disease of sudden onset and short duration?
What type of disease is caused by genes, diet, behavior, and other factors?
What type of disease is caused by genes, diet, behavior, and other factors?
What term describes an abnormality of function; pathological condition?
What term describes an abnormality of function; pathological condition?
What is trauma?
What is trauma?
Which of the following is an example of trauma?
Which of the following is an example of trauma?
What is a leading cause of death in the United States?
What is a leading cause of death in the United States?
How can a person lower their risk of heart disease?
How can a person lower their risk of heart disease?
What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Which of the following is a method for preventing cancer?
Which of the following is a method for preventing cancer?
What are common treatments for cancer?
What are common treatments for cancer?
What can lead to a heart attack or stroke?
What can lead to a heart attack or stroke?
Where is bone marrow located in the human body?
Where is bone marrow located in the human body?
What is a neoplasm?
What is a neoplasm?
Which term describes a disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people?
Which term describes a disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people?
What term is used to describe a noncancerous, not threatening disease?
What term is used to describe a noncancerous, not threatening disease?
What is the term for a condition one is born with?
What is the term for a condition one is born with?
Which term refers to an objective finding that can be seen upon observation such as a rash or swelling?
Which term refers to an objective finding that can be seen upon observation such as a rash or swelling?
What is the process of determining what is making a patient ill called?
What is the process of determining what is making a patient ill called?
Which disease classification involves abnormalities in a person’s genes?
Which disease classification involves abnormalities in a person’s genes?
What type of disease results from exposure to air and water pollution, radiation, or other harmful substances?
What type of disease results from exposure to air and water pollution, radiation, or other harmful substances?
What are two eating disorders that may lead to malnutrition?
What are two eating disorders that may lead to malnutrition?
Which disease involves too much body fat and is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide?
Which disease involves too much body fat and is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide?
"Rheumatoid arthritis" is an example of which type of disease?
"Rheumatoid arthritis" is an example of which type of disease?
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