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What does the term 'pathology' primarily refer to?
Which of the following best describes 'etiology' in pathology?
Which category of disease processes does 'neoplasia' fall under?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cause of disease mentioned?
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What aspect of a disease does 'pathogenesis' refer to?
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Which of the following statements about 'functional derangement' is true?
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Which term describes a variation in the body's structure or function outside of the normal range?
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What encompasses the study of both gross and microscopic pictures of diseases?
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Study Notes
Pathology
- Pathology is the scientific study of diseases.
- Pathology focuses on abnormal form and function and the relationship between the two.
- Pathology as a discipline includes diagnostic laboratory work, examining surgical specimens to reach a proper diagnosis.
Health
- Complete physical, mental and social well-being.
- Not just the absence of disease.
Disease
- Variation in the structure and /or function of the body outside the normal range.
Studying Pathology
- Answers questions about the cause, mechanism, changes, and progress of disease.
Disease Categorization
- Definition and categorization.
- Etiology (cause).
- Pathogenesis (mechanism of development).
- Morphologic changes (gross and microscopic pictures).
- Functional derangement (clinical significance of the disease).
Disease Process Classification
- Cell injury.
- Inflammation (acute and chronic).
- Infection.
- Hemodynamic changes (Edema, hemorrhage, infarction, thrombosis, embolism).
- Metabolic disease.
- Ageing.
- Neoplasia (tumors).
Etiology
- Physical.
- Chemical.
- Nutritional.
- Infectious.
- Immunologic.
- Psychological.
Pathogenesis
- The mechanism by which the causative agent leads to disease without any treatment.
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Description
Explore the scientific study of diseases with this quiz, focusing on pathology's ongoing relationship with health. Understand disease categorization, including etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance. Analyze the processes involved in disease such as inflammation and infection.
