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Chapter 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is a deviation from normal structure or function in the body that interrupts or modifies the performance of vital functions. | Disease |
| Examples of _____ diseases include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. | chronic |
| The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____. | prognosis |
| Disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genes or chromosomes. | hereditary |
| A chronic disease has a sudden onset and short duration. | false |
| _ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease. | Mortality |
| A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms. | true |
| is the number of cases of a disease in a population. | Morbidity |
| A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already suffering from a disease. | true |
| is the percentage of a population that is affected with a particular disease at a given time. | Prevalence |
| A disorder is an abnormal structure or function characterized by a group of signs and symptoms that usually occur together. | false |
| Inflammatory, autoimmune, and allergic diseases are the result of abnormal immune function. | true |
| A relapse describes the return of a disease weeks or months after its apparent cure. | true |
| is the process of identifying a disease or disorder. | Diagnosis |
| In _____, the body's organ systems normally maintain temperature, pH, blood composition, and fluid levels within a precise range. | homeostasis |
| A significant disturbance in the homeostasis of the body leads to disease. | true |
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