Health & Illness: Definitions and Concepts Quiz
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Which type of illness is characterized by disturbances in metabolism?

  • Traumatic
  • Deficiency
  • Metabolic (correct)
  • Allergic
  • What type of illness results from inadequate intake or absorption of essential dietary factors?

  • Idiopathic
  • Deficiency (correct)
  • Metabolic
  • Neoplastic
  • Which type of illness is due to abnormal response of the body to chemical or protein substances?

  • Allergic (correct)
  • Metabolic
  • Neoplastic
  • Deficiency
  • What type of illness is characterized by abnormal or uncontrolled growth of cells?

    <p>Neoplastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of illness has an unknown cause and originates spontaneously?

    <p>Idiopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of illness is due to degeneration of tissues and organs?

    <p>Degenerative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Iatrogenic' illnesses result from:

    <p>Treatment of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of illness is caused by prenatal infection?

    <p>Congenital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of illness is due to injury?

    <p>Traumatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification of illness involves chronic diseases that are not passed from person to person?

    <p>Non-communicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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