Pathology Compend- Multiple Choice Flashcards
1
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The study of the changes of structure and function of the tissues of the body as a result of disease:
- Anatomy
- Pathology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
A
Pathology
2
Q
That branch of pathology dealing with the body as a whole, without regard to any particular organ or system:
- Special pathology
- Medico-legal pathology
- General pathology
- Microscopic pathology
A
General Pathology
3
Q
The division of pathology that deals with individual body organs or systems:
- General pathology
- Special pathology
- Functional pathology
- Clinical pathology
A
Special Pathology
4
Q
That branch of pathology dealing with the various laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues that are used in making a diagnosis:
- Functional pathology
- Biological pathology
- Clinical pathology
- Medico-legal pathology
A
Clinical Pathology
5
Q
The division of pathology that deals with tissues that have been removed from a patient during surgery:
- Surgical pathology
- Gross pathology
- Necropsy
- Clinical pathology
A
Surgical Pathology
6
Q
The expulsion of blood of a gastric origin from the mouth.
- Epistaxis
- hematemesis
- Hemoptysis
- melena
A
Hematemesis
7
Q
Conditions that make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it.
- Exciting conditions
- Predisposing conditions
- Immediate conditions
- Entrinsic conditions
A
Predisposing Conditions
8
Q
Coal dust deposited in the lungs of miners would be an example of a(an) ______ disease.
- Idiopathic
- Inherited
- Congenital
- Occupational
A
Occupational
9
Q
The formation of pus is a process called:
- Aplasia
- Hematemesis
- Lordosis
- Suppuration
A
Suppuration
10
Q
The pathological term for a boil.
- Erythremia
- Furuncle
- Nevus
- Vesicle
A
Furuncle
11
Q
A term that represents a common complication of healing.
- Myosarcoma
- Kyphosis
- Ischemia
- Adhesions
A
Adhesions
12
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The replacement of destroyed tissue with the exact saem kind of tissue.
- Encapsulation
- Regeneration
- Icterus
- Repair
A
Regeneration
13
Q
A controlled enlargement of a body organ or part due to an increase in the number of its component cells.
- Atrophy
- Resolution
- Calcification
- Hyperplasia
A
Hyperplasia
14
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Acute diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.
- Phlegmon
- Fistula
- Abscess
- Ulcer
A
Phlegmon
15
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The escape of blood from the vascular system.
- Edema
- Oligemia
- Thrombosis
- Hemorrhage
A
Hemorrhage
16
Q
More than the normal total volume of blood in the body.
- Hyperemia
- Congestion
- Plethora
- Hemopericardium
A
Plethora
17
Q
A blood clot that has formed within the heart or a blood vessel during life.
- Exudate
- Thrombus
- Oligemia
- Embolus
A
Thrombus
18
Q
Decreased blood flow to a bod part.
- Hyperemia
- Volvulus
- Ischemia
- Hematuria
A
Ischemia
19
Q
An embolus may consist of:
- Fragments of thrombi
- Bacteria
- Tumor cells
- All of These
A
All of These
20
Q
A general term used to designate the state of collaspe that follows severe tissue injury:
- Circulatory shock
- Plethora
- Passive hyperemia
- Anasarca
A
Circulatory Shock
21
Q
An area of necrotic tissue that results from a faulty blood supply to the area.
- Bruise
- Hematoma
- Infarct
- Embolus
A
Infarct
22
Q
Melanin bears a relationship to:
- Phagocytosis
- Pathological atrophy
- Compensatory hypertrophy
- Endogenous pigmentation
A
Endogeneous Pigmentation
23
Q
An exciting cause of disease:
- Lowers resistance
- Lowers susceptibility
- Is an actual cause
- Increases susceptibility
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Is an Actual Cause
24
Q
Which of the following may be considered predisposing factor of disease?
- Fever
- Race
- Arsenic
- Trauma
A
Race
25
Shrinkage of muscle following paralysis is an example of:
* Pathological atrophy
* Physiological atrophy
* Aplasia
* Hypertrophy
Pathological Atrophy
26
Shrinkage of the uterus after menopause is called:
* Pathological atrophy
* Physiological atrophy
* Aplasia
* Hypertrophy
Physiological Atrophy
27
Enargement of the heart to offset a valvuar defect is:
* Physiological hypertrophy
* Compensatory hypertrophy
* Pathological hypertrophy
* Hyperplasia
Pathological Hypertrophy
28
Enlargement of the breasts during lactation is:
* Physiological hypertrophy
* Compensatory hypertrophy
* Simple tumor
* Pathological hypertrophy
Physiological Hypertrophy
29
The action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon the blood in the digestive tract causes the formation of very dark, tarry feces or vomitus known as:
* Hematemesis
* Melena
* Ecchymosis
* Purpura
Melena
30
Which of the following pathological conditions has a protective function?
* Atrophy
* Hyperplasia
* Infiltration
* Inflammation
Inflammation
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An abnormal channel connecting two surfaces:
* Varix
* Fistula
* Furuncle
* Ulcer
Fistula
32
An area of necrosis in which dead cells are sloughed from a free surface.
* Ulcer
* Abscess
* Boil
* Fistula
Ulcer
33
Generalized edema of the subcutaneous tissue.
* Anasarca
* Petechia
* Hydremia
* Hydropericardium
Anasarca
34
Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction.
* Active hyperemia
* Passive hyperemia
* Physiological hyperemia
* Hematemesis
Passive Hyperemia
35
Increased arterial circulation leading to congestion of blood.
* Active hyperemia
* Passive hyperemia
* Oligemia
* Ischemia
Active Hyperemia
36
Arterial thrombosis may cause:
* Anemia
* Ischemia
* Sapremia
* Oligemia
Ischemia
37
Venous thrombosis may cause?
* Oligemia
* Ischemia
* Anemia
* Gangrene
Gangrene
38
Which of the following predisposes to thrombosis?
* Disease of the blood vessels
* Sluggish circulation
* Increased viscosity of the blood
* All of these
All of These
39
Formation of a blood clot attached to the wall of the heart of blood vessels.
* Cyanosis
* Thrombosis
* Phagocytosis
* Embolism
Thrombosis
40
A foreign particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel.
* Thrombus
* Embolus
* Varix
* Cicatrix
Embolus
41
What condition may result from embolism?
* Cirrhosis
* Anemia
* Gangrene
* Agglutination
Gangrene
42
A mass of necrotic tissue that results from circulatory obstruction.
* Infarct
* Abscess
* Plethora
* Hematoma
Infarct
43
A blood discoloration of the tissues as in a bruise.
* Ecchymosis
* Petechia
* Embolus
* Thrombus
Ecchymosis
44
That branch of pathology concerned with accidents and homicides.
* Gross pathology
* Clinical pathology
* Surgical pathology
* Medico-legal pathology
Medico-Legal Pathology
45
The identification of a disease is called:
* Prognosis
* Idiopathic
* Diagnosis
* Febrile
Diagnosis
46
The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease.
* Etiology
* Recurrent
* Diagnosis
* Prognosis
Prognosis
47
A disease having a slow onset and long duration.
* Idiopathic
* Sporadic
* Acute
* Chronic
Chronic
48
A disease having a sudden onset and short duration.
* Acute
* Chronic
* Endemic
* Acquired
Acute
49
A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting from an invasion of pus-forming bacteria.
* Phlegmon
* Vesicle
* Abscess
* Ulcer
Abscess
50
A blister-like structure that contains a serous fluid.
* Sinus
* Vesicle
* Pustule
* Ulcer
Vesicle
51
A free-flowing particle in the blood.
* Thrombus
* Embolus
* Infarct
* Pustule
Embolus
52
Blood in the sputum.
* Hemothroax
* Hematuria
* Hemoptysis
* Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
53
The technical term for "nose bleed."
* Hematoma
* Epistaxis
* Apoplexy
* Hematemesis
Epistaxis
54
The increase in the size of the cells of an organ.
* Hypertrophy
* Aplasia
* Hyperplasia
* Compensatory atrophy
Hypertrophy
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The reaction of tissue to an irritant.
* Repair
* Congolmeration
* Inflammation
* Regeneration
Inflammation
56
Deficiency of blood in a part of the body.
* Hyperemia
* Plethora
* Anemia
* Ischemia
Ischemia
57
Any structural change that occurs in a disease.
* Symptom
* Lesion
* Polyp
* Fistula
Lesion
58
Of the following body organs, the one mainly involved in pneumoconiosis is the:
* Lung
* Brain
* Liver
* Heart
Lung
59
Death of a localized area of tissue.
* Necrosis
* Stenosis
* Occlusion
* Hypertrophy
Necrosis
60
Replacement of dead tissue cells with connective tissue cells is a process called:
* Aplasia
* Repair
* Sclerosis
* Metaplasia
Repair
61
Blockage of a blood vessel by some foreign object floating to the site in the blood stream.
* Embolism
* Congestion
* Epistaxis
* Thrombosis
Embolism
62
Of the following locations, thrombi would likely be found in the:
* Heart
* Ovaries
* Stomach
* Ureters
Heart
63
Of the following pathological conditions, the one that is most closely associated with infarction is:
* Allergy
* Ischemia
* Albinism
* Lordosis
Ichemia
64
The termination of an inflammatory reaction with the return to normal of the body part.
* Rubor
* Regeneration
* Suppuration
* Resolution
Resolution
65
A circumscribed collection of pus surrounded by a wall of inflammatory tissue designates:
* Sinus
* Ulcer
* Abscess
* Phlegmon
Abscess
66
The replacement of destroyed tissue with connective tissue.
* Repair
* Ulcer
* Hyperplasia
* Suppuration
Repair
67
The union of two or more adjacent boils results in an inflammatory lesion that is called:
* Tubercle
* Carbuncle
* Vesicle
* Ulcer
Carbuncle
68
The thick liquid that collects around an infection site.
* Melanin
* Bilirubin
* Lymph
* Exudate
Exudate
69
Antibodies are to be found in the:
* Bile
* Blood
* Urine
* Saliva
Blood
70
A gumma is a lesion of:
* Measles
* Tetanus
* Syphilis
* Tuberculosis
Syphilis
71
Of the following neoplasms, the one most likely to cause death is:
* Lipoma
* Fibroma
* Melanoma
* Osteoma
Melanoma
72
A disorder that does not primarily involve the blood.
* Hypertrophy
* Embolism
* Plethora
* Thrombosis
Hypertrophy
73
A marked increase in the number of red blood cells.
* Thrombopenia
* Erythrocytosis
* Metaplasia
* Hyperemia
Erythrocytosis
74
A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue.
* Epithelioma
* Hemangiosarcoma
* Papilloma
* Fibrosarcoma
Epithelioma
75
Myocardial infarction is a likely after-effect of:
* Tetanus
* Orchitis
* Coronary thrombosis
* Volvulus
Coronary Thrombosis
76
A benign tumor of muscle tissue.
* Myoma
* Hemangiosarcoma
* Angioma
* Myosarcoma
Myoma
77
It is characteristic of leukemia to be accompanied by a massive proliferation of:
* Thrombocytes
* Leukocytes
* Erythrocytes
* Osteocytes
Leukocytes
78
A nevus is:
* A malignant tumor of muscle tissue
* A malignant tumor of nervous tissue
* A blood disorder
* Commonly referred to as a mole
Commonly Referred to as a Mole
79
The form of anemia that develops as a complication of another disease such as hemorrhage is identified by the term:
* Secondary
* Pericardial
* Histological
* Epithelial
Secondary
80
A disorder believed to develop as an after effect of a severe streptococcal infection is:
* Rheumatic heart disease
* Leukemia
* Atelectasis
* Addison's Disease
Rheumatic Heart Disease
81
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign and composed of a mass of minute blood vessels or lymph vessels is:
* Myoma
* Neuroma
* Angioma
* Osteoma
Angioma
82
Valvular insufficiency is a commonly found disorder affecting the:
* Kidney
* Brain
* Heart
* Lungs
Heart
83
Occlusion of an artery is a condition likely to lead to:
* Polydactylism
* Stomatitis
* Anthracosis
* Infarction
Infarction
84
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is malignant and composed of blood vessels is called:
* Chondrosarcoma
* Adenoma
* Hemangiosarcoma
* Adenocarcinoma
Hemangiosarcoma
85
A marked decreased in the number of leukocytes in the blood is referred to as:
* Phagocytosis
* Anemia
* Thrombocytosis
* Leukopenia
Leukopenia
86
Of the following disorders, the one with the highest incidence of fatality is:
* Cryptorchism
* Leukemia
* Sinusitis
* Amnesia
Leukemia
87
Myocarditis is a disease that primarily involves the:
* Heart
* Liver
* Brain
* Stomach
Heart
88
A neoplasm that is malignant and pigmented is a:
* Papilloma
* Myoma
* Melanoma
* Polyp
Melanoma
89
Arteriosclerosis is a disease primarily involving the:
* Skeletal system
* Circulatory system
* Reproductive system
* Integumentary system
Circulatory System
90
Aneurysms are disorders primarily involving:
* Ligaments
* Aponeuroses
* Veins
* Arteries
Arteries
91
Of the following tumors, the one that is a cancer is a:
* Fibrosarcoma
* Neuroma
* Chondroma
* Myoma
Fibrosarcoma
92
A pathological condition primarily associated with arteries is:
* Grand mal
* Infarction
* Gray hepatization
* Cretinism
Infarction
93
A benign tumor commonly found on mucous membranes is:
* Neuroma
* Angioma
* Glioma
* Polyp
Polyp
94
Of the following bodily fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is:
* Bile
* Urine
* Blood
* Saliva
Blood
95
Endocarditis is inflammation of the:
* Medulla of the kidney
* Inner tunic of the heart
* Periphery of the liver.
* Cortex of the brain
Inner Tunic of the Heart
96
A fibrosarcoma is:
* Benign tumor of nervous tissue
* Benign tumor of muscle tissue
* Malignant tumor of cartilage
* Malignant tumor of fibrous connective tissue
Malignant Tumor of Fibrous Connective Tissue
97
Of the following conditions, the one that is a common heart disorder is:
* Ankylosis
* Cystitis
* Hypertrophy
* Ascites
Hypertrophy
98
Inflammation of a vein is a condition called:
* Colitis
* Hepatitis
* Enteritis
* Phlebitis
Phlebitis
99
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is a malignancy composed of the epithelial tissue of a gland is:
* A chondrosarcoma
* A myosarcoma
* An andenocarcinoma
* An angioma
Adenocarcinoma
100
A condition that is a hematopoietic disorder is:
* Rheumatism
* Leukemia
* Silicosis
* Botulism
Leukemia
101
A neuroma is a:
* Benign tumor of nervous tissue
* Malignant tumor of muscle tissue
* Benign tumor of cartilage
* Benign tumor of fibrous connective tissue
Benign Tumor of Nervous Tissue
102
A deficiency of red blood cells or a deficiency of hemoglobin is a condition referred to as:
* Toxemia
* Anemia
* Icterus
* Edema
Anemia
103
A body organ frequently affected by valvular stenosis is the:
* Spleen
* Kidney
* Heart
* Pancreas
Heart
104
Of the following neoplams, the one that is a malignant tumor composed of a mass of minute lymph vessels is a:
* Lymphangiosarcoma
* Chondrosarcoma
* Liposarcoma
* Myosarcoma
Lymphangioscaroma
105
Leukocytosis is a condition that:
* Is always pathological
* Affects only females
* Is always physiological
* May be physiological or pathological
May be Physiological or Pathological
106
Pancarditis is a disease primarily involving the:
* Heart
* Muscles
* Bones
* Arteries
Heart
107
Arteriosclerosis involving the cerebral arteries may be expected to lead to:
* Epilepsy
* Cretinism
* Hemoptysis
* Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral Hemorrhage
108
Of the following neoplams, the one that is benign is:
* Carinoma
* Melanoma
* Osteoma
* Glioma
Osteoma
109
A circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is:
* Hyperemia
* Leukopenia
* Silicosis
* Embolism
Embolism
110
A malignant neoplasm of bone tissue is called:
* Osteosarcoma
* Glioma
* Fibroma
* Angioma
Osteosarcoma
111
The body fluid most closely associated with thrombopenia is:
* Saliva
* Bile
* Blood
* Cerebral fluid
Blood
112
A malignant neoplasm composed of fatty connective tissue is called:
* Myosarcoma
* Neuroma
* Liposarcoma
* Epithelioma
Liposarcoma
113
Hemorrhoids is a condition primarily involving:
* Arteries
* Veins
* Muscles
* Nerves
Veins
114
The disease sometimes referred to as "cancer of the blood" is known as:
* Anemia
* Pyemia
* Leukemia
* Hyperemia
Leukemia
115
Blockage of the coronary artery is likely to lead to:
* Glomerulonephritis
* Paricarditis
* Myocardial infarction
* Epilepsy
Myocardial Infarction
116
Thickening of the tunica intima of the arteries due to deposits of a fatty substance in them suggests a disease called:
* Atherosclerosis
* Emphysema
* Ascites
* Hyperemia
Atherosclerosis
117
Which of the following would be classified as potentially harmful occupational environments, which might predispose the worker to certain respiratory illnesses? (more than one answer)
1. Coal mining and sandblasting
2. Abestos removal and auto body repair
3. Household chores such as dusting
4. Cement manucaturing and raw cotton processing
1, 2 and 4
(Coal Mining and Sandblasting, Asbestos Removal and Auto Body Repair, and Cement Manufacturing and Raw Cotton Processing)
118
The form of anemia that is due to malfunction of the hematopoietic tissue is identified by the term:
* Infectious
* Primary
* Coronary
* Generalized
Primary
119
Inflammation of the stomach is called:
* Glossitis
* Gastritis
* Stomatitis
* Gingivitis
Gastritis
120
The narrowing of the esophagus is called:
* Esophagitis
* Stenosis
* Gastritis
* Dilation
Stenosis
121
Inflammation of the liver is called:
* Livor mortis
* Cholecystitis
* Hepatitis
* Colitis
Hepatitis
122
Complete urinary suppression is called:
* Oliguria
* Polyuria
* Anuria
* Hematuria
Anuria
123
A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as:
* Pyelonephrosis
* Hydronephrosis
* Nephrosis
* Hydrothorax
Hydronephrosis
124
Inflammation of the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called:
* Urethritis
* Ureteritis
* Cystitis
* Nephritis
Ureteritis
125
A chronic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles is known as:
* Pneumoconiosis
* Emphysema
* Tuberculosis
* Pleuritis
Pneumoconiosis
126
The granulomatous lesion of tuberculosis is the:
* Leproma
* Cavitation
* Tubercle
* Calculi
Tubercle
127
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called:
* Pharyngitis
* Sinusitis
* Rhinitis
* Tracheitis
Rhinitis
128
A condition involving sugar in the urine is called:
* Hyperglyemia
* Glycosuria
* Polyuria
* Pyuria
Glycosuria
129
Calculi that form within the kidney are called:
* Vesical calculi
* Choleliths
* Renal calculi
* Sclerosis
Renal Calculi
130
Inflammation of the pancreas is called:
* Colitis
* Diabetes insipidus
* Pancreatitis
* Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
131
Pus in the pleural cavity is called:
* Pleural effusion
* Empyema
* Pleuritis
* Pyelitis
Empyema
132
Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen is called:
* Peritonitis
* Ascites
* Anasarca
* Hepatitis
Peritonitis
133
A torn wound is referred to as a(an):
* Hematoma
* Contusion
* Laceration
* Incision
Laceration
134
Inflammation of a nerve is known as:
* Myelitis
* Meningitis
* Neuritis
* Epididymitis
Neuritis
135
Accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity is known as:
* Hydrothorax
* Encephalitis
* Hydronephrosis
* Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
136
Inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain.
* Meningitis
* Myelitis
* Epilepsy
* Encephalitis
Meningitis
137
Which of the following are malignant tumors?
1. Angioma and glioma
2. Liposarcoma and lymphoma
3. Melanoma and glioma
4. Rhabdomyoma and myoma
2 and 3
(Liposarcoma and Lymphoma, Melanoma and Glioma)
138
Inflammation of the mouth is called:
* Gingivitis
* Glossitis
* Gastritis
* Stomatitis
Stomatitis
139
Inflammation of the tongue is called:
* Gingivitis
* Glossitis
* Gastritis
* Stomatitis
Glossitis
140
Inflammation of the rectum is called:
* Proctitis
* Rectitis
* Hemorrhoids
* Hepatitis
Proctitis
141
Inflammation of the gums is termed:
* Glossitis
* Stomatitis
* Gastritis
* Gingivitis
Gingivitis
142
Variocosity of the veins around the rectum is a condition known as:
* Proctitis
* Colitis
* Hemorrhoids
* Diabetes
Hemorrhoids
143
Inflammation of the small intestine.
* Enteritis
* Colitis
* Gastritis
* Proctitis
Enteritis
144
Inflammation of the large intestine is called:
* Colitis
* Enteritis
* Hepatitis
* Pancreaitis
Colitis
145
Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of cirrhosis?
* Jaundice
* Ascites
* Edema
* All of these
All of These
146
Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of pneumonia?
* Rapid coagulation of blood
* Cyanosis
* Dehydration
* All of these
All of These
147
Inflammation of the gall bladder is called:
* Cholelithiasis
* Cholangitis
* Cholecystitis
* Anasarca
Cholecystitis
148
Of the following the postmortem condition that might be associated with tuberculosis is:
* Dehydration
* Emaciation
* Cold abscess
* All of these
All of These
149
The presence of serum protein in the urine is called:
* Anuria
* Albuminuria
* Pyuria
* Glycosuria
Albuminuria
150
A condition characterized by periodic distrubances of consciousness is known as:
* Neuritis
* Neuralgia
* Neurosis
* Epilepsy
Epilepsy
151
Which of the following diseases would be associated with the pancreas?
* Hepatitis
* Pharyngitis
* Diabetes mellitus
* Cholangitis
Diabetes Mellitus
152
A disease commonly referred to as the mumps is:
* Stomatitis
* Gingivitis
* Glossitis
* Epidemic parotitis
Epidemic Parotitis
153
Tuberculosis is caused by the organism:
* Mycobarcterium diptheria
* Mycobacterium tuberculosis
* Clostridium tetani
* Clostridium perfringens
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
154
A condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured alveoli is known as:
* Emphysema
* Tuberculosis
* Pleurisy
* Empyema
Emphysema
155
A disease characterized by a collasped or airless condition of the lungs is known as:
* Atelectasis
* Emphysema
* Empyema
* Pleurisy
Atelectasis
156
Which of the following diseases would be characterized by glycosuria?
* Diabetes insipidus
* Diabetes mellitus
* Glomerulonephritis
* Hydronephrosis
Diabetes Mellitus
157
A twisting of a segment of intestine is known as:
* Intussusception
* Splenomegaly
* Volvulus
* Iatrogenesis
Volvulus
158
The presence of materials in the blood that are normally found in urine is a condition referred to as:
* Anuria
* Albuminuria
* Uremia
* Hyperglycemia
Uremia
159
A disease that may be attributed to nervous tension is:
* Colitis
* Phlebitis
* Pneumonia
* Pancreatitis
Colitis
160
Rhinitis is a disease associated with the:
* Mouth
* Gums
* Larynx
* Nose
Nose
161
A condition characterized by a bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen in the blood is:
* Nephrosis
* Cyanosis
* Neurosis
* Plueritis
Cyanosis
162
Grand mal is a term associated with:
* Neuritis
* Myelitis
* Encephalitis
* Epilepsy
Epilepsy
163
Of the terms listed, which are lifestyle choices which can lead to cardiovascular disease?
1. Tobacco use and fatty foods
2. Little exercise and high stress
3. Excessive alcohol use
4. Diet low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium
1, 2, and 3
(Tobacco use and fatty foods, Little exercise and high stress, excessive alcohol use)
164
Treponema pallidum is an organism which will cause:
* General peritonitis
* Syphilis
* Poliomyelitis
* Gonorrhea
Syphilis
165
The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called:
* Cholangitis
* Cholecystitis
* Cholelithiasis
* Vesicle calculi
Cholelithiasis
166
The formation of a cavity is called:
* Cavitation
* Emaciation
* Encapsulation
* Atelectasis
Cavitation
167
A form of neurosyphilis characterized by degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord is known as:
* Grand mal
* Petit mal
* Tabes dorsalis
* General paresis
Tabes Dorsalis
168
Poliomyelitis is caused by a:
* Coccus
* Bacillus
* Diplococcus
* Virus
Virus
169
Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
* Meningitis
* Poliomyelitis
* Salpingitis
* Encephalitis
Poliomyelitis
170
A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by attacks causing loss of consciousness and convulsions is:
* Epilepsy
* Amnesia
* Palsy
* Paraplegia
Epilepsy
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A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura mater is called:
* Cerebral
* Extradural
* Subdural
* Petechia
Subdural
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A result of cerebral hemorrhage could be:
* Cerebral vascular accident
* Apoplexy
* Stroke
* All of These
All of These
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General paresis is caused by syphilis in the:
* Primary stage
* Secondary stage
* Tertiary stage
* A and B
Tertiary Stage
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Inflammation of the brain is:
* Encephalomalicia
* Encephalomyelitis
* Encephalitis
* Neuritis
Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the uterus is called:
* Uteritis
* Oophoritis
* Metritis
* Both A and C
Both A and C
| (Uteritis, Metritis)
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lining of the cervix of the uterus is:
* Endometritis
* Endocervicitis
* Mastitis
* Metritis
Endocervicitis
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Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg attempts to develop outside the uterus is called:
* Ectopic
* Endouterine
* Uterine
* Both A and B
Ectopic
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Inflammation of the fallopian tube is called:
* Sialoadenitis
* Stomatitis
* Salpingitis
* Metritis
Salpingitis
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Vaginitis is inflammation of the:
* Vagus nerve
* Ovary
* Variocele
* Vagina
Vagina
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Hypertrophy of the prostate indicates that the gland is:
* Enlarged
* Necrotic
* Decreased in size
* Calcified
Enlarged
181
Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as:
* Varicocele
* Epididymitis
* Hydrocele
* Spermatocele
Varicocele
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Inflammation of a testis is:
* Oophoritis
* Orchitis
* Epididymitis
* Prostatitis
Orchitis
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The subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by a patient but not directly measurable are called:
* Signs
* Symptoms
* Complications
* Diagnosis
Symptoms
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A childhood disease characterized by faulty ossification of bone is:
* Polio
* Asthma
* Rickets
* Meningitis
Rickets
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A condition characterized by the softening of bone is:
* Encephalomalacia
* Osteomalacia
* Malacia
* Otitismalacia
Osteomalacia
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Inflammation of a joint is called:
* Lordosis
* Kyphosis
* Scoliosis
* Arthritis
Arthritis
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A deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid gland is:
* Hypothyroidism
* Hyperthyroidism
* Addison's disease
* Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
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Acromegaly is a disease resulting from overactivity of which of the following endocrine glands?
* Thymus
* Adrenal
* Thyroid
* Pituitary
Pituitary
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A congenital deficiency in pituitary secretion may result in which of the following?
* Pituitary dwarfism
* Pituitary giantism
* Goiter
* Acromegaly
Pituitary Dwarfism
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A disease resulting from adrenal gland deficiency and characterized by bronzing of the skin is known as:
* Cretinism
* Grave's disease
* Addison's disease
* Acromegaly
Addison's Disease
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A disease associated with the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas marked by an insufficient production of insulin is:
* Diabetes insipidus
* Diabetes mellitus
* Grave's Disease
* Addison's Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
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A complication of diabetes mellitus is:
* Arteriosclerosis
* Vascular obstruction
* Gangrene
* All of these
All of These
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A disease characterized by obesity and muscular weakness associated with abnormal function of the adrenal gland is:
* Addison's disease
* Waterhouse-Friderichen Syndrome
* Cushing's Syndrome
* Graves' Disease
Cushing's Snydrome
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Which of the following are types of aneurysms?
1. Tubular and sesamoid
2. Tubular and saccular
3. Dissecting and bifurcated
4. Dissecting and fusiform
4 Only
| (Dissecting and Fusiform)
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A disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine is:
* Diabetes mellitus
* Diabetes insipidus
* Diabetes urea
* All of These
Diabetes Insipidus
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Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in:
* Acromegaly
* Simple goiter
* Myxedema
* Cretinism
Myxedema
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A dilated portion of an artery is referred to as a(an):
* Aneurysm
* Infarction
* Congestion
* Arteriosclerosis
Aneurysm
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A malignant tumor of the skin could be which one of the following?
* Rhabdomyosarcoma
* Hemangioma
* Liposarcoma
* Epithelioma
Epithelioma
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Cardiac insufficiency might be the result of which of the following:
* Rheumatic fever
* Calculi in the kidneys
* Cystitis
* Edema
Rheumatic Fever
200
Of the following which one would be a predisposing cause of disease?
* Sex
* X-rays
* Cystitis
* Allergens
Sex
201
Which of the following would NOT be a form of emboli?
* Fragments of thrombi
* Adhesions
* Tumor cells
* Bacteria
Adhesions
202
Polycythemia vera is an uncontrolled increase of:
* Tumor cells
* White blood cells
* Leucocytes
* Red blood cells
Red Blood Cells
203
Which of the following are signs of a disease process?
1. Redness and swelling
2. Pain and itching
3. Nausea and swelling
4. Altered function and heat
1 and 4
(Redness and swelling, altered function and heat)
204
Coryza is a condition affecting the ____ system.
* Circuatory
* Repiratory
* Digestive
* Nervous
Respiratory
205
A tumor-like swelling filled with blood may be called a:
* Varix
* Hematoma
* Neoplasm
* Hematemesis
Hematoma
206
A number of symptoms taken together which indicates the presence of a particular disease is a:
* Prognosis
* Syndrome
* Complication
* Indication
Syndrome
207
Which of the following is a type of pigmented tumor?
* Lipoma
* Chondrosarcoma
* Nevus
* Glioma
Nevus
208
What is a thrombus?
* A blood clot within the heart of vessles
* Clump of bacteria or tumor cells in vessels
* Fat globules within vessels
* Foreign objects within vessels
A Blood Clot Within the Heart or Vessels
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Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the:
* Lungs
* Brain
* Kidneys
* Heart
Kidneys
210
Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland?
* Pituitary
* Pancreas
* Parathyroid
* Thyroid
Pancreas
211
A type of edema which affects the scrotum is:
* Hydrocephalus
* Anasarca
* Hydrocele
* Ascites
Hydrocele
212
Petechia are types of:
* Tumors
* Microorganisms
* Cells
* Hemorrhages
Hemorrhages
213
Graves disease is caused by:
* Hypoadrenalism
* Hyperpituitarism
* Hyperthyroidism
* Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
214
The name for the chronic end-stage of liver disease wherein the functional cells of the liver are replaced by a lower form of cells is:
* Hepatitis
* Cirrhosis
* Cholangitis
* Gastritis
Cirrhosis
215
Widespread "pin-point" hemorrhages are more commonly known as:
* Purpura
* Petechia
* Enteritis
* Bruise
Petechia
216
Failure to deliver oxygenated blood to the body tissues is a problem primarily affecting the:
* Liver
* Lungs
* Heart
* Stomach
Heart
217
Spread of tumors via the lymph or bloodstream is known as:
* Invasion
* Metastasis
* Atelectasis
* Expansion
Metastasis
218
The condition in which the structure and function of the body is altered as a result of injury to the tissues is called:
* Disease
* Diagnosis
* Pathology
* Etiology
Disease
219
A collection of pus surrounded by an inflammatory wall is a(an):
* Infarct
* Ulcer
* Thrombus
* Abscess
Abscess
220
All of the following are examples of the cardinal symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT:
* Calor
* Dolor
* Algor
* Rubor
Algor
221
Another name for pleural effusion is:
* Hydropericardium
* Ascites
* Hydrothorax
* Hydrocele
Hydrothroax
222
An excessive amount of blood in a body part due to decreased venous drainage is called:
* Hyperemia
* Passive hyperemia
* Active hyperemia
* Ischemia
Passive Hyperemia
223
A new and abnormal formation of tissue is:
* Benign
* Malignant
* Plethora
* A neoplasm
Neoplasm
224
A toxic condition associated with real insufficiency is:
* Bright's disease
* Glomerulonephritis
* Uremia
* Real calculi
Uremia
225
Which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency of some sort?
* Myxedema
* Dwarfism
* Rickets
* All of these
All of These
226
Enteritis is associated with which of the following?
* Small intestine
* Large intestine
* Rectum
* Appendix
Small Intestine
227
The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries is called:
* Atherosclerosis
* Arteriosclerosis
* Aneurysm
* Phlebitis
Arteriosclerosis
228
A hereditary disease of exocrine glands, especially affecting the pancreas and respiratory system with occlusion, infections, and cyst formation is:
* Crushing's disease
* Multiple sclerosis
* Parkinson's disease
* Cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
229
A deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called:
* Leukocytosis
* Erythrocytosis
* Anemia
* Purpura
Anemia
230
Marrow suppression resulting from drugs and/or chemicals, radiation, infection and metabolic disorders is:
* Iron anemia
* Pernicious anemia
* Aplastic anemia
* Sickle cell
Aplastic Anemia
231
Fibrosarcoma is:
* Benign endothelium tissue
* Malignant vascular tissue
* Malignant fibrous tissue
* Benign fibrous tissue
Malignant Fibrous Tissue
232
Melanoma is:
* Benign epithelium tissue
* Benign nerve tissue
* Malignant muscle tissue
* Malignant epithelium tissue
Malignant Epithelium Tissue
233
Adenocarcinoma is:
* Benign glandular epithelium tissue
* Malignant glandular epithelium tissue
* Malignant vascular tissue
* Benign nerve tissue
Malignant Glandular Epithelium Tissue
234
Myoma is:
* Benign smooth muscle tissue
* Malignant muscle tissue
* Malignant striated tissue
* Benign muscle tissue
Benign Muscle Tissue
235
Glioma is:
* Benign nerve tissue
* Malignant epithelium tissue
* Malignant nerve tissue
* Benign vascular tissue
Malignant Nerve Tissue
236
Hemangioma is:
* Benign blood vascular tissue
* Malignant blood vascular tissue
* Malignant epithelium tissue
* Malignant vascular tissue
Benign Blood Vascular Tissue
237
Angiosarcoma is:
* Benign vascular tissue
* Malignant blood vascular tissue
* Benign blood vascular tissue
* Malignant vascular tissue
Malignant Vascular Tissue
238
The prefix "myelo" means:
* Cranium
* Spinal cord
* Muscle
* Serum
Spinal Cord
239
The prefix "necro" means:
* New
* Nerve
* Kidney
* Death
Death
240
The prefix "osteo" means:
* Bone
* Spinal cord
* White
* Mind
Bone
241
The prefix "sarco" means:
* Serum
* Chest
* Urine
* Flesh
Flesh
242
The suffix "algia" means:
* Serum
* Inflammation
* Pain
* Study
Pain
243
When a thrombus is released into the blood stream, it is then known as a(an):
* Thrombus
* Clot
* Embolism
* Neoplasm
Embolism
244
The suffix "cele" means:
* Blood disorder
* Pathological disorder
* Resemblance
* Sac-like dilation
Sac-Like Dilation
245
The suffix "pathy" means:
* Disease
* Fear
* Flesh
* Producer
Disease
246
All of the following tumors are malignant EXCEPT:
* Glioma
* Lyphoma
* Adenoma
* Epithelioma
Adenoma
247
What is an infarct?
* Heart attack
* Stroke
* Dead tissue
* Decreased blood supply
Dead Tissue
248
An example of inflammation caused by bacteria:
* Frostbite
* Stroke
* Dead Tissue
* Infection
Infection
249
A type of inflammation caused by irritating gases:
* Chemical
* Infection
* Immunologic
* Physical
Chemical
250
The technnical term used in pathology for pain is:
* Dolor
* Rubor
* Calor
* Tumor
Dolor
251
The prefix "cyto" means:
* Artery
* Cell
* Brain
* White
Cell
252
The prefix "encephalo" means:
* Artery
* Below
* Stomach
* Brain
Brain
253
The prefix "neo" means:
* Tumor
* New
* Nerve
* Eye
New
254
Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called:
* Pathogens
* Progessive tissue changes
* Regressive tissue changes
* Transitional tissue changes
Regressive Tissue Changes
255
What leads to jaundice?
* Excess melanin in the blood
* Excess bilirubin in the blood
* Excess ethyl alcohol in the blood
* Lack of red blood cells in the blood
Excess Bilirubin in the Blood
256
A disease which is a state of being poisoned by drug or toxic substance is:
* An infectious disease
* An allergic disease
* A fulminating disease
* An intoxicating disease
An Intoxicating Disease
257
A disease of unknown origin is:
* Acute
* Idiopathic
* Sporadic
* Chronic
Idiopathic
258
A disease which shows an alternating increase and decrease in the severity of its symptoms is:
* A recurrent disease
* A complicated disease
* A chronic disease
* An infectious disease
A Recurrent Disease
259
Which of the following is NOT an important argument promoting autopsies?
* It advances medical knowledge
* It helps to confirm the medical diagnosis
* It aids in the prognosis of the disease
* It is used in medico-legal cases
It Aids in the Prognosis of the Disease
260
Anthracosis is caused by:
* Sand dust
* Abestos dust
* Lead dust
* Coal dust
Coal Dust
261
A benign stalked growth commonly found on mucous membranes is:
* An aneurysm
* A polyp
* A varix
* An embolus
Polyp
262
The term suppuration refers to which of the following materials?
* Bile
* Urine
* Gastric juice
* Pus
Pus
263
Which of the following is an unlikely postmortem condition to be found in a cancer victim?
* Discoloration
* Tissue deformation
* Hypothermia
* Extravascular obstruction
Hypothermia
264
A closed sac or pouch with a definite wall which contains fluid, semi-fluid, or solid material is:
* Cyst
* Tumor
* Melanoma
* Abscess
Cyst
265
Which of the following terms represents a type of aneurysm?
* Dissecting
* Caseous
* Infiltrative
* Ischemia
Dissecting
266
The typical lesions of rheumatic heart disease are:
* Syphilitic lesions
* Hiatus bodies
* Aschoff bodies
* Rogers bodies
Aschoff Bodies
267
Appendicitis is a disease of the:
* Circulatory system
* Digestive system
* Glandular system
* Reproductive system
Digestive System
