Principles of Disease Quiz

The investigation of the causes of diseases and associated changes at the cellular level

The steps in the development of disease

The specific functional and structural abnormalities that characterize the disease

The origin of a disease, including the underlying causes and modifying factors (correct)

The investigation of the causes of diseases and associated changes at the cellular level

Cellular and tissue alterations caused by pathologic stimuli in most tissues (correct)

Steps in the development of disease

Reactions and abnormalities of different specialized organs

Examine the reactions and abnormalities of different specialized organs

Identify changes in the gross or microscopic appearance of cells and tissues, and biochemical alterations in body fluids (correct)

Investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of diseases

Guide therapy in clinical practice

<p>Etiology refers to the origin of a disease, while pathogenesis describes how a disease develops</p> Signup and view all the answers

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