Basic Structures

Which field of study focuses on the processes of living organisms and how they work?

• Anatomy

• Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Ecology

What does pathophysiology study?

• The structure of organisms

• The processes of living organisms

• How disease occurs and the response of organisms to disease

• The evolution of species

Which of the following is an example of a congenital disease?

• Club foot

• Influenza

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

Which of the following diseases is transmitted genetically from parents to child?

• Influenza

• Color blindness

• Tuberculosis

• Malaria

Hemophilia is an example of a disease that is:

• Caused by bacteria

• Transmitted genetically

• Caused by a virus

• Due to poor diet

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

• Common cold

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What factors can contribute to degenerative diseases?

• Viral infections

• Normal body aging and lifestyle choices

• Bacterial infections

• Genetic mutations only

What does "Prognosis" refer to in the context of diseases?

• Identifying the disease

• Cause of the disease

• Prediction of the probable course and expected outcome

• Disease caused by treatment

If the cause of a disease is unknown, which term is used?

• Iatrogenic

• Idiopathic

• Etiology

• Homeostasis

What does "Iatrogenic" mean in medical terms?

• Disease caused by a prescribed treatment

• Constant state of natural balance

• Prediction of disease outcome

• Identifying the disease