10 Questions
Which term refers to factors that help in the development of a disease?
Predisposing factors
What is the direct cause of the disease known as?
Exciting factors
Which term describes the structural changes occurring in the tissue as a result of the disease?
Lesions
What is the term for the mechanisms by which the causative agent produces pathological changes in the tissues?
Pathogenesis
What term refers to diseases inherited from parents?
Hereditary diseases
What are the two ways in which predisposing factors help in the development of a disease?
Decreased body defense and increased susceptibility
Which of the following is considered an exciting factor in the etiology of disease?
Defective fetal development in the uterus
What is the term for diseases inherited from parents?
Hereditary diseases
Which category of acquired diseases includes inflammation, degeneration, circulatory disturbance, and tumors?
Environmental diseases
What does pathogenesis refer to in the study of diseases?
Mechanisms of formation of lesions
Test your knowledge of basic pathology concepts with this introductory quiz. Explore the science of diseases, including etiology, predisposing factors, and exciting factors in disease development.
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