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Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PMModule 1: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 40 Time Limit None
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LATEST Attempt 1 18,520 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Jan 29 at 2:58pm
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Question 1 pts
What is the definition of “pathophysiology”?
Your Answer:
is the changes that happens with disease and how that effects how the
whole body functions.
Pathophysiology is defined as not only the cellular and
organ changes that occur with disease, but also the effects
that these changes have on total body function.
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Question 2 pts
Name the 5 etiologic factors and give an example if listed.
Your Answer:
1- biologic agents such as viruses and bacteria.
2- physical force such as trauma or burns.
3- chemical agents like alcohol and /or poisons
4-genetic inheritance such as congenital heart defect.
5-nutrition deficiency or lack there of.
Biologic agents (bacteria, viruses), physical forces (trauma,
burns, radiation), chemical agents (poisons, alcohol), one’s
genetic inheritance, and nutritional excesses or
deficiencies.
Question 3 pts
What are the 2 types of risk factors?
Your Answer:
1- congenital condition meaning the was born with it
2- acquired defect which means it happened after birth
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, Module 1: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 1/30/22, 4:41 PM
Risk factors can be categorized as congenital conditions
(present at birth) or acquired defects (occurring after birth).
Question 4 pts
What is the difference between morphology and histology?
Your Answer:
Morphology is the core structure of the cell and tissue
Histology is the study of the cell and extracellular matrix of the body
tissues
Morphology is defined as the fundamental structure or form
of cells or tissues. Histology is the study of the cells and
extracellular matrix of body tissues.
Question 5 pts
Describe the difference between signs and symptoms and give an
example of each.
Your Answer:
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