Question 1

Hereditary diseases are grouped together based on their cause,which is genetic inheritance.

Accepted Answer

Hereditary diseases are caused by genetic inheritance, therefore they are grouped together based on this cause.

Question 2

Patients who are asymptomatic are without symptoms of disease.We can tell this because one of the definitions of the prefix a- is without.

Accepted Answer

The prefix "a-" means "without" or "not", so "asymptomatic" means "without symptoms".

Question 3

Iatrogenic diseases are caused by medicine or treatment that is given to the patient.

Accepted Answer

Iatrogenic diseases are caused by medical treatment, procedures, or medications. Examples include infections acquired in hospitals, complications from surgeries or procedures, and side effects of medications.

Question 4

Nosocomial diseases are caused by exposure to disease while in a hospital environment.

Accepted Answer

Nosocomial diseases, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility. These can be caused by exposure to bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens in the hospital environment, and can result from a variety of factors such as contaminated surfaces, medical equipment, or healthcare workers.

Question 5

The prefix mid- means middle.

Accepted Answer

The prefix mid- does indeed mean middle.

Question 6

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted by contact with an infected source.

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A communicable disease is indeed an infectious disease that can be spread from an infected individual, animal, or object to another person or animal. Examples of communicable diseases include flu, measles, tuberculosis, and COVID-19.

Question 7

During the course of a disease,the symptoms may be acute (sudden in nature and severe in intensity).

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Acute symptoms can occur suddenly and be severe in intensity, while chronic symptoms develop over a longer period of time and tend to be less severe.

Question 8

The suffixes -atic and -iatry mean pertaining to.

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Question 9

A syndrome is a set of signs and symptoms associated with and characteristic of one particular disease.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of a syndrome.

Question 10

Nutritional diseases are caused by a lack of nutritious foods,insufficient amounts of food,or an inability to utilize nutrients in the food.We can tell this by looking at the combining form nutri/o- which means food; diet.

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Question 11

An exacerbation is a sudden worsening in the severity of the signs or symptoms.

Accepted Answer

An exacerbation is a sudden and usually temporary worsening of symptoms or signs of a medical condition.

Question 12

The prefix re- means again and again; backward; unable to.

Accepted Answer

The prefix re- does mean again and again, as in repeat or redo. It can also mean backward, as in rewind, and sometimes indicate the reversal of an action or movement, as in revoke. It does not mean unable to.

Question 13

A symptom can be seen or detected by others,whereas a sign is any deviation from health that is perceived or felt by the patient.

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A symptom is any deviation from health that is perceived or felt by the patient.When a symptom can be seen or detected by others,it is known as a sign.

Question 14

A pathogen produces disease.

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Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in humans and animals. They can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions.

Question 15

Etiology is the cause or origin of a disease.

Accepted Answer

This is the correct definition of etiology.

Question 16

Neoplastic diseases are caused by the new growth of a tumor (either benign or malignant).

Accepted Answer

Neoplastic diseases are caused by the abnormal growth of cells that make up a tumor, which can be either benign or malignant.

Question 17

A sequela is an abnormal condition or complication that arises because of the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A sequela is a pathological condition or illness that happens due to a prior disease, injury, or medication use. It continues to exist even after the original disease has been treated or cured.

Question 18

Disease is any change in the normal structure or function of the body.

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Disease is defined as any deviation from normal structure or function of the body that interrupts or modifies the performance of vital functions.

Question 19

The suffix -logy means knowledge; practice.

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Question 20

Diseases that are categorized as idiopathic arise from pathogens (disease-causing micro-organisms).

Accepted Answer

Diseases that are categorized as idiopathic have unknown causes or origins. They are not caused by pathogens.

Quiz 2: The Body in Health and Disease