Causes of Disease

Question 1

Define Exogenous

Answer 1

Diseases causing agents that act from the outside.

Question 2

Define Physical Causes

Answer 2

Force. heat, cold, electricity, pressure, radiation.

Question 3

Define Chemical Causes

Answer 3

Chemicals (acids, bases), poison, drug reaction.

Question 4

Define Microbiologic Causes (Pathogens)

Answer 4

Bacteria, Fungi, Virises, Parasites (Protozoa, Worms)

Question 5

Define Endogenous

Answer 5

Can arise from within the body (genetic disorders) or as a reaction to outside factors.

Question 6

Define Vascular Causes

Answer 6

Obstruction, bleeding, altered blood flow.

Question 7

Define Metabolic Causes

Answer 7

Deficiency or abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins, Water.

Question 8

Define Immunologic Causes

Answer 8

Acquiring & congenital immune deficiency, allergy, autoimmune diseases.