Pathology Compend- True or False Flashcards
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Pathology is the study of the origin, structure, and function of living things.
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False
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Pathological anatomy is the study of structural changes in disease.
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True
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Clinical pathology includes the study of body secretions, excretions and fluids.
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True
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General pathology includes the study of general processes of disease.
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True
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Disease may be defined as any change from normal structure or function of cells.
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True
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The identification of a disease is called prognosis.
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False
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Structural changes produced in tissues by disease are known as lesions.
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True
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The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease is known as diagnosis.
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False
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An organic disease exhibits structural changes in the tissues.
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True
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A functional disease exhibits no structural changes in the tissues.
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True
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Acquired diseases are those transmitted in utero.
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False
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A recurrent disease is one that is world wide.
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False
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Diseases characterized by high fever are termed idiopathic diseases.
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False
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A disease having period of high fever is referred to as a febrile disease.
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True
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An acute disease is one of slow onset and development.
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False
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Etiology is the study of the causes of disease.
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True
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Plant and animal parasites are examples of exciting causes of disease.
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True
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Atrophy is the decrease in size of a once normal part.
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True
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Hypertrophy may be due to increased functional demand.
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True
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Regeneration is the replacement of tissue by identical tissue.
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True
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Inflammation is a normal reaction of the body to an irritant.
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True
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The process of inflammation includes active congestion and repair.
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True
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A boil, or furuncle is an abscess of the skin.
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True
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An ulcer is a circumscribed area of necrosis of the epidermis or of a mucous membrane.
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True
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An excess accumulation of fluid in the blood vessels is called edema.
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Edema of the abdominal cavity is known as ascites.
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Generalized edema of the subcutaneous tissues is known as anasarca.
True
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Edema of the pericardial cavity is called hydrocephalus.
False
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A reduction in the arterial supply to a body part is called ischemia.
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Passive congestion is also known as passive hyperemia.
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The most common site of a thrombus is in the arteries of the legs.
False
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Thrombosis may be caused by injuries to blood vessels.
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A consequence of thrombosis may be passive hyperemia.
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Embolism is the condition created by an embolus.
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Embolism of the arteries supplying blood to the intestines may lead to gangrene.
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A venous obstruction results in ischemia.
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Necrosis resulting from a decreased blood supply is referred to as infarction.
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Age, race, and malnutrition are among the predisposing causes of disease.
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Necrosis is the death of cells, tissues, or organs while yet a part of the living body.
True
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Decrease in the total fluid of the body is sometimes referred to as edema.
False
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Shock is a term used to designate a generalized collection of fluid in body cavities.
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Diseases of the blood can cause hemorrhage.
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Ischemia can be a consequence of embolism.
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when tissues that have little or no regenerative capacity are destroyed, the defect is repaired by proliferation of connective tissue.
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Connective tissue is one of the body's repair tissues and regenerates readily.
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The purpose of autopsy is the aid in predicting the probable outcome of a disease.
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The autopsy can be important in terms of amplifying, confirming, or rejecting a clinical diagnosis.
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Generally, medical knowledge is advanced by the information obtained from autopsies.
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An autopsy is an important aspect in medico-legal cases.
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A body on which an autopsy has been performed cannot be embalmed well.
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The attitude of the funeral director toward autopsies should be negative.
False
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Physiological hypertrophy is typified by the increase in the size of the urinary bladder following an obstruction of the outflow of urine.
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An increase in circulating blood volume is called plethora.
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A disease known for its slow onset and long duration is known as a sporadic disease.
False
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Staphlylococcal lesions characteristically exhibit evidence of pus.
True
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Postmortem findings would not be of any particular significance to a coroner when determining the cause of a suspicious death.
False
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Variocosity is a condition more likely to affect ascending veins than descending veins.
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Inflammation of an artery is called arteritis.
True
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Antibodies are chemical defenses of the body.
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Erythropenia is a condition in which there is a marked decrease in the number of lymphocytes of the blood.
False
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An osteoma is a malignant tumor of bone tissue.
False
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Enlargement of the heart that results when it is called upon to perform extra work is a form of compensation to enable it to meet the challenge.
True
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Leukemia is characteristically accompanied by massive leukocytosis.
True
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Benign tumors usually have a tendency to metastasize.
False
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A sac-like structure containing liquid or semi-solid substance is referred to as a cyst.
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Tuberculosis rarely affects any body organs other than the lungs.
False
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Hemophilia is a hereditary disease.
True
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Syphilis is a highly communicable venereal disease.
True
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The coronary arteries are very unlikely sites for embolism to occur.
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A lipoma is a benign tumor of cartilage.
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Gonorrhea is characteristically a purulent disease.
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Coronary heart disease is a term used to refer to any disorder involving the coronary arteries.
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All neoplasms metastasize.
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Myosarcoma is a malignant tumor of muscle tissue.
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Sterility may occur as an after-effect of gonorrhea.
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Such conditions as embolism and hypertrophy seldom affect the heart.
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Hodgkin's disease primarily involves the heart.
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A glioma is a benign tumor of neuroglia.
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A chrondroma is a benign tumor.
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Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder.
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The method of growth characteristic of benign neoplasms is referred to as infiltrative growth.
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A growth of new tissue that develops independently of surrounding tissues is called a neoplasm.
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A nevus is a malignant neoplasm.
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The examination of the internal organs of a dead human body by a coroner or medical examiner to determine the cause of death is called an autopsy.
True
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Leukemia is a disorder that occurs in a physiological form as well as in a pathological form.
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The spread of malignant tumor cells through the blood stream or the lymph stream is referred to as diapedesis.
False
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Thrombocytosis is a condition in which there is a marked increase in the number of platelets in the blood.
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Inflammation of the middle tunic of the heart is a condition referred to as myocarditis.
True
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On a clinical basis, neoplasms are classified as being malignant or benign.
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A papilloma is a malignant neoplasm.
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Leukocytosis is a protective mechanism for the body.
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A melanoma is a benign neoplasm.
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An adenoma is a malignant tumor of bone tissue.
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Inflammation of the inner tunic of the heart is called pericarditis.
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The term carcinoma is used to refer to any benign tumor of epithelial tissue.
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Hemophilia affects only females.
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Purpura is a bleeding disorder.
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Cancers are malignancies.
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Inflammation of a vein is a condition referred to as mastitis.
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A malignant tumor may metastasize through the blood stream or lymph stream.
True
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Localized dilation of an arterial wall is a condition referred to as an atheroma.
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A myoma is a benign tumor of connective tissue.
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Gonorrhea is a highly communicable venereal disease.
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The method of growth characteristic of malignant neoplasms is referred to as expansive growth.
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Leukocytosis is usually a transient condition.
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A forensic pathologist may make use of an autopsy when trying to determine the cause of a death.
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A vein that is dilated and tortuous is referred to as a varicose vein.
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An epithelioma is a malignant tumor of epithelial tissue.
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The condition called jaundice does not involve the circulatory system.
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Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the colon.
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Inflammation of the liver is known as hepatitis.
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Inflammation of the gall bladder is known as cholecystitis.
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Inflammation of the bile ducts is known as cholecystitis.
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A cholelith is a gall stone.
True
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Inflammation of the lining of the mouth is called stomatitis.
True
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Inflammation of the tongue is known as glossitis.
True
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Stomatitis, glossitis, and gingivitis are closely related conditions.
True
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Hemorrhoids are dilations of the veins of the rectum.
True
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Inflammation of the rectum is known as proctitis.
True
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Peptic ulcers are most commonly found in the colon.
False
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Gastritis is the name for an inflamed stomach.
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Inflammation of the gums is known as gingivitis.
True
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Stomatitis is a term denoting the inflammation of the stomach.
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Inflammation of the esophagus is known as esophagitis.
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Gastritis is the inflammation of the superior gastric artery.
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Enteritis is the inflammation of the colon.
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Inflammation of the colon is known as gastritis.
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Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine.
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Cholelithiasis is the inflammation of the colon.
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Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nose.
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Pharyngitis may be caused by the inhalation of gases.
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Stenosis may occur in the esophagus making it difficult for the process of swallowing to take place.
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Perforation is a complication of stomach ulcers.
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The inflammation of the vermiform appendix is known as appendicitis.
True
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Colitis may be caused by nervous tension.
True
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Toxic hepatitis is extremely communicable.
False
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Jaundice may be a postmortem condition encountered with hepatitis.
True
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Viral hepatitis may be the result of the inhalation of toxic substances.
False
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Cirrhosis of the liver may be due to chronic alcoholism.
True
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A body dead of cirrhosis of the liver may show signs of edema.
True
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Inflammation of the pancreas is known as hepatitis.
False
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A body dead of cirrhosis of the liver may show signs of jaundice.
True
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Dehydration may be a postmortem condition in a body dead of peritonitis.
False
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Peritonitis is the inflammation of the lining of the abdomen.
True
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Rhinitis is a synonym for the term coryza.
True
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Rhinitis is the inflammation of the rectum.
False
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Sinusitis is defined as the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
True
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Inflammation of the trachea is known as esophagitis.
False
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Pharyngitis is a condition involving inflammation of the pharynx.
True
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Inflammation of the structure commonly referred to as the voice box is known as laryngitis.
True
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Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane is known as rhinitis.
True
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A small tumor with a pedicle growing in the nose is known as a nasal polyp.
True
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Tracheitis and bronchitis are synonymous terms.
False
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The term pneumonitis is synonymous for pneumonia.
True
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The presence of an abnormal sac or pouch in the wall of the intestinal tract is called diverticulosis.
True
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The word pleurisy and pleuritis are synonymous terms.
True
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Pleural effusion is also known as hydrothroax.
True
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Pus int he pleural cavity is known as emphysema.
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One of the postmortem conditions of a person dead of pneumonia is cyanosis.
True
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Miliary tuberculosis dead primarily with the lungs.
False
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Pneumoconiosis is a chronic condition involving the liver.
False
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Atelectasis is defined as a collapsed or airless condition of the lungs.
True
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Emphysema is a disease in which the alveoli of the lungs becomes distended or ruptured.
True
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Cystitis is defined as the inflammation of the gall bladder.
False
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Choleliths are commonly referred to as kidney stones.
False
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Hydronephrosis refers to a collection of urine in the kidney pelvis.
True
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Inflammation of the brain is called encephalitis.
True
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An escape of blood in the surrounding tissues as a result of broken blood vessels will result in a bruise.
True
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Trauma is a mechanical injury which may be complicated by damage to organs, shock, hemorrhage, or infection.
True
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Concussion is generally the result of injury to the head or brain.
True
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Poliomyelitis is a disease of the arterial system.
False
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In extradural hemorrhage, blood escapes to the outside of the dura mater.
True
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Acquired hydrocephalus occurs during prenatal life.
False
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Encephalomalacia is inflammation of the brain.
False
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General paresis is the result of neurosyphilis.
True
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Epilepsy is an acute disorder of the nervous system.
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Accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain is referred to as hydrocephalus.
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Inflammation of the membranes of the brain is meningitis.
True
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Hyperparathyroidism is believed to result in the decalcification of the bones.
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Myxedema is the result of a deficiency of the adrenal secretion.
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Cretinism is due to congenital hyperthyroidism
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Progressive weakness and a characteristic bronzing of the skin are features of Grave's disease.
False
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Acromegaly is caused by over activity of the thymus gland.
False
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Graves' disease is a disease of the thyroid gland.
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Exophthalmic goiter is also known as Graves' disease.
True
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Deficiency of the parathyroid secretion causes a form of tetany.
True
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the thyroid gland.
False
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Osteomalacia refers to the softening of bone.
True
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Inflammation of the bone marrow is osteomyelitis.
True
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Arthritis is inflammation of a bone.
False
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Rickets is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B.
False
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Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland.
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Endometritis is inflammation of the fallopian tube.
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Ectopic pregnancy refers to pregnancy outside the uterus.
True
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Oophoritis is inflammation of the testes.
False
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In abdominal pregnancy the fetus develops in the fallopian tube.
False
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Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary glands.
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Varicocele is varicose veins or dilation of the spermatic cord.
True
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One objective of a forensic autopsy might be positive identification of the body.
True
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A type of death with medico-legal potential could be one of sudden or expected death.
True
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Myositis is inflammation of the muscles.
True
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Varix is a condition that will cause dilation of a vein.
True
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Lymphocytosis is the excessive production of lymph cells.
True
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Eczema affects the integumentary system.
True
