Understanding Sickness in Pathology

In pathology, what does the term "sickness" refer to?

• The biological phenomenon of a disease

• The societal role and perception of being unwell

• The physical symptoms of an illness

• The genetic predisposition to a condition

What is the definition of a disease according to the medical perspective?

• A personal experience of feeling unwell

• A pathological state with identifiable signs and symptoms

• The social recognition of a person's altered state of health

• A nonspecific ache or fatigue

How is illness described from the patient's perspective?

• A measurable, biological abnormality

• A social status with roles and expectations

• An individual's personal experience of feeling unwell

• A clear, identifiable cause of symptoms

What does the term "sickness" refer to in a societal context?

• A pathological state diagnosed by a physician

• The external recognition of a person's altered health state

• A personal experience of fatigue

• A visible deformity after a fracture

Which of the following is an example of an objective symptom?

• Feelings of sadness

• Excessive worry

• A visible deformity after a fracture

• Fatigue

What do abnormal manifestations represent?

• A normal state of health

• A departure from a healthy state

• A subjective feeling of fear

• A social expectation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is edema?

• A type of fever

• Swelling due to fluid buildup

• A psychological condition

• A type of fracture

Which of the following is a symptom of pathological anxiety?

• Fever

• Edema

• Excessive worry, anxiety, and fear

• Bruising or discoloration

What is the typical body temperature range considered as a fever?

• 98.6 F (37 C)

• 100.0 F (37.8 C) or 100.4 F (38 C)

• 99.0 F (37.2 C)

• 101.0 F (38.3 C)

What happens during a high fever in terms of the body's thermoregulatory response?

• The body fails to control temperature

• The brain's thermoregulatory center lowers the set point

• The brain's thermoregulatory center raises the set point

• The body temperature remains constant

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3