Introduction to Pathophisiology

Question 1

Pathophysiology

Answer 1

The study of what happens when normal anatomy and physiology are altered.

Question 2

Health

Answer 2

The absence of disease including the wellness of the mind, body and spirit

Question 3

Disease

Answer 3

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

Question 4

Autoimmune

Answer 4

Body attacks itself

Question 5

Congenital

Answer 5

Existing from birth

Question 6

Hereditary

Answer 6

Genetically transferred from parent to child

Question 7

Degenerative

Answer 7

Progressive decline/deterioration of function

Question 8

Inflammatory

Answer 8

Characterized by inflammation

Question 9

Acute

Answer 9

Disease with short duration and rapid onset

Question 10

Chronic

Answer 10

Prolonged duration, may be manageable

Question 11

Clinical Manifestations

Answer 11

Clinical effects or evidence of
disease

Question 12

Etiology

Answer 12

Cause of disease

Question 13

Iatrogenic

Answer 13

Unintended effect resulting from medical
treatment

Question 14

Idiopathic

Answer 14

Unknown cause

Question 15

Pathogenesis

Answer 15

Origin and development of a disease

Question 16

Syndrome

Answer 16

Group of signs and symptoms that occur
together