Pathogenesis in Diseases Quiz

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What can cause cell injury due to accumulation of damaged DNA or misfolded proteins?

  • Protein-calorie deficiencies
  • Enzyme defects
  • Nutritional imbalances (correct)
  • Genetic defects

Which condition is associated with self-induced starvation?

  • Vitamin deficiencies
  • Iron excess
  • Protein-calorie deficiencies (correct)
  • Obesity

What is a major cause of cell injury among underprivileged populations?

  • Obesity
  • Nutritional imbalances (correct)
  • Excess cholesterol
  • Self-induced starvation

Excess cholesterol predisposes individuals to which condition?

<p>Atherosclerosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of deficiency is often associated with deaths in underprivileged populations?

<p>Protein-calorie deficiencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutritional problem leads to an increased incidence of diabetes and cancer?

<p>Obesity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can result from both self-imposed starvation and excessive cholesterol consumption?

<p>Atherosclerosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ironically, what nutritional problem has also become a significant cause of cell injury?

<p>Excess cholesterol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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