L1 - Medical Biology

Question 1

A condition that deteriorates the normal functioning of the cells, tissues, and organs.

Answer 1

Disease

Question 2

Any dangerous divergence from a functional or normal state of an entity.

Answer 2

Disease

Question 3

A __________ is defined as any condition that impairs the normal functioning of an organism, leading to symptoms and signs that disrupt health and _______________. Diseases can result from a variety of causes, including genetic abnormalities, ___________, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.

Answer 3

Disease, Homeostasis, Infections

Question 4

Diseases can be classify into __________ or _________________

Answer 4

Infectious, Non-infectious

Question 5

Types of Diseases

Answer 5

Genetic, Degenerative, Metabolic, Autoimmune, Neoplastic Diseases, Infectious, Deficiency, Disorders (Medical condition)

Question 6

Mechanisms of Disease Development

Answer 6

Genetic Mutations, Pathogen invasion, Immune system dysregulation, cellular stress and damage, metabolic imbalances, environmental and lifestyle factors, Epigenetic changes