Pathophysiology Terminology Quiz

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What is the definition of pathophysiology?

The study of disease function and process (correct)

The process of identifying a disease or disorder

The study of body functions

A disease-causing microorganism

What is the function of antibodies?

Cause opportunistic infections in hosts with compromised immune systems

React with an antigen in a specific way, produced by activated plasma cells (correct)

Depend on other cells to multiply

Transfer from mother to infant

Which term refers to the movement of water across a concentration gradient?

Diffusion

Exacerbation

Osmosis (correct)

Remission

Which hormone stimulates the uterus during childbirth, causing contractions of smooth muscle?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a chronic disease?

Diseases that have insidious (gradual) onsets and generally last longer than 6 months Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the examination by pressing on the surface of the body to feel the organs or tissue underneath?

Palpation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of motor neurons?

Carry impulses from the central nervous system to an effector muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a pathogen?

A disease-causing microorganism Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the myocardium?

The thick muscular layer of the heart makes up the middle layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'heterozygous'?

Different alleles on each chromosome Signup and view all the answers

Pathophysiology Terminology Quiz

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What is the definition of pathophysiology?

What is the function of antibodies?

Which term refers to the movement of water across a concentration gradient?

Which hormone stimulates the uterus during childbirth, causing contractions of smooth muscle?

What is the definition of a chronic disease?

Which term refers to the examination by pressing on the surface of the body to feel the organs or tissue underneath?

What is the function of motor neurons?

What is the definition of a pathogen?

What is the function of the myocardium?

What is the meaning of the term 'heterozygous'?

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