FSED Pathology for Funeral Services Chs 2-3

A disease is defined as:

• A condition that impairs normal functioning of the body.

• A process of cell division.

• A method of food preservation.

• A type of physical exercise.

Certain conditions predispose people to disease because:

• they weaken the immune system or create favorable environments for pathogens.

• they always prevent infections from occurring.

• they make people immune to all diseases.

• they eliminate all risk factors for illness.

Physical agents, chemical agents, and infectious agents cause disease by:

• Damaging tissues or disrupting normal body functions

• Improving immune system function

• Increasing nutrient absorption

• Promoting cell regeneration

Lifespan and longevity refer to different concepts. Which statement correctly distinguishes between them?

• Lifespan is the maximum age a species can reach, while longevity refers to the actual length of life of an individual.

• Lifespan is the actual length of life of an individual, while longevity is the maximum age a species can reach.

• Lifespan and longevity both mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

• Lifespan refers to the average age at death, while longevity refers to the minimum age at death.

Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, a ______ is a measure of specific changes associated with a pathological condition.

• disorder

• treatment

• diagnosis

• therapy

Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, a ______ is recognized by certain patterns of deviation. It is possible to have a disease but not experience symptoms.

• disease

• symptom

• treatment

• injury

Fill in the blank: According to Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, ______ are symptoms and signs of a disease.

• illness

• treatments

• medications

• therapies

Although there are differences between disorder, disease, and illness, this textbook uses the terms interchangeably.

• True

• False

What is an organic disease?

• A disease with no recognizable change in anatomy

• A disease accompanied by specific anatomical changes

• A disease caused by genetic factors

• A disease caused by lack of dietary substance

Which of the following is an example of an organic disease?

• Schizophrenia

• Measles

• Diabetes

• Hypertension