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Pathophysiology

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Sequelae   show
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Homeostasis   show
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show An area of dead cells resulting from a lack of oxygen, where the function of the tissue or organ may be lost?  
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show Undifferentiated cells that have variable nuclei and cell structures and is the basis for the grading of a tumor?  
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show Can trigger an acute episode of a condition or disease?  
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show Indicates a high risk for development of a certain disease or condition but not the certain development of the disease?  
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show Prevention of a disease is linked to both .... for a specific disease?  
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show Renal failure or the excessive loss of bicarbonate through severe diarrhea can result in the body pH imbalance?  
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Dysrhythmias   show
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show Typical causes of dehydration include vomiting, excessive sweating, use of concentrated supplements, and?  
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show Two thirds of the water in humans is contained in this fluid compartment?  
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Hypercalcemia   show
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Diuretics   show
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Hypocalcemia   show
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show Hyperventilation as a result of high anxiety or high fever may result in a pH imbalance known as:  
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show The condition of high serum potassium levels as a result of renal failure is referred to as:  
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show Low sodium levels that may be caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea is a condition known as:  
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show Unmyelinated fibers that are involved in the transmission of chronic pain and thus transmit pain impulses slowly are:  
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Somatic Pain   show
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show Free sensory nerve endings are:  
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Threshold   show
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Neuroleptanesia   show
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show Myelinated nerve fibers that rapidly transmit acute pain information from the sensory fibers to the central nervous system  
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show Tract in the spinothalamic bundle that carries slower impulses for chronic pain is:  
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Reticular Activating System   show
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Visceral Pain   show
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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation   show
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Contracture   show
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Compromised Metabolic Needs   show
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Granuloma   show
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Chemotaxis   show
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show This group of drugs consists of natural or synthetic steroids that are extensively used in the treatment of various inflammatory disorders but that also have significant undesirable side effects such as promoting osteoporosis.  
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Ulcer   show
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Eosinophils   show
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show The sensation of pain in the inflammatory response activates mast cells and basophils to release:  
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Rule of Nines   show
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show Spherical or ball-shaped bacteria are classified as:  
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show The capacity of an organism tp cause disease is referred to as:  
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show Viruses that specifically infect bacteria are called:  
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show The period of time between entry of the organism and appearance of clinical signs is called the:  
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Septicemia   show
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show A type of diagnostic test that determines effective antibiotic dose for treating a specific infection is called the:  
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Microbiostatic   show
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show Malaria is an example of what type of infection?  
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show Fungal infections in which a normally harmless resident fungus becomes a pathogen is called a(n):  
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Secondary response happens faster than primary.   show
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show The type of leukocyte that contains chemical mediators and plays an important part in the allergic and inflammatory responses is the:  
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show Cells that are responsibe for long-term immunity because of the recognition of antigens that have previously activated the immune system are called:  
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B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes   show
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B lymphocyte   show
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Opportunistic   show
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show Transplant involving the replacement of the heart valve with a pig heart valve is an example of:  
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Immunity   show
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IgA   show
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Major histocompatibility complex   show
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Hematocrit   show
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Hematopoiesis   show
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show The term for whole blood minus cells and clotting elements (fibrogen) is:  
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show A neoplastic blood disorder in which one or more types of leukocytes are undifferentiated, immature, or nonfunctional is reffered to as:  
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Polycythemia   show
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show One of the signs/symptoms of aplastic anemia is flat, red, pinpoint hemorrhages on the skin that bleed excessively and are referred to as:  
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show An anemia characterized by large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes is called:  
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Monocytes   show
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show Prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia can be done by:  
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show The most common inherited disease that is caused by a deficit or abnormality clotting factor VIII is referred to as:  
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Iron Deficiency Anemia   show
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show A syndrome that is caused by inadequate cell production by the bone marrow, and that can occur after chemotherapy or radiation treatment is referred to as:  
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Stenosis   show
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AV Node and bundle of His   show
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show Infective endocarditis, formerly called bacterial endocarditis, occurs in two forms:  
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show Plaques consisting of lipids, cells, fibrin, and debris, often with attached thrombi that can obstruct arteries and arterioles are referred to as:  
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show A general term for all types of arterial changes, but most often with attached thrombi that can obstruct arteries and arterioles, are referred to as:  
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show Hypertension can be classified into the following 3 categories:  
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Phlebothrombosis   show
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show The combined abnormalities of pulmonary valve stenosis, ventricular septal defect, dextroposition of the aorta, and right ventricle hypertrophy are part of the congenital abnormality known as:  
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Vein valve damage, wearing tight clothing, and inherited traits   show
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Group A Streptococcus   show
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show Structural defects of the heart that generally develop during the first 8 weeks of embryonic life are referred to as:  
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show The primary cause of septic shock:  
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show A condition in which the extremities swell due to an obstruction of the lymphatic vessels is called:  
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Multiple Myeloma   show
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Unicentric and multicentric   show
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Emphysema   show
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Aspiration   show
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show Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness caused by:  
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show Adult Respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is result of:  
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Bound to the hemoglobin   show
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show The amount of air moving in and out of the lungs with normal breathing is referred to as:  
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show The cough reflex is controlled by the center for coughing in the:  
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Person to person by coughing/sneezing   show
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Respiratory syncytial virus   show
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Dyspnea   show
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Medulla oblongata and the pons   show
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Rhochi   show
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show When sputum is thick, yellowish-green, and cloudy, it is often as indication of:  
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show A severe form of hypothyroidism that occurs in adults and results in hypotension, hypoglycemia, and loss of consciousness is called:  
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show Some typical chronic complications of diabetes include:  
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show Inappropriate ADH syndrome causes excessive fluid retention and is caused by:  
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show Which type of diabetes is a rare form cause by nutation in an autosomal dominant gene:  
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Addison's Disease   show
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show The part of the adrenal gland that releases epinephrine and norepinephrine upon stimulation by:  
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show The release of hormones is controlled by a feedback system involving:  
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show A disorder of the adrenal glands caused by an excessive amount of glucocorticoids such as hydrocortisone or cortisol is called:  
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show Type 2 diabetes used to be referred to as:  
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Problems following a surgery, an autoimmune disorder, or congenital defects   show
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Transverse, descending, and sigmoid   show
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show A common complication associated with digestive system disorders involves a significant change in the balance of:  
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Hepatitis C   show
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Fatty Diarrhea   show
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Muscularis, serosa, and lymph nodes   show
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Strength of lower esophageal sphincter and pressure on either side of the sphincter   show
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show The final breakdown of carbohydrates takes place in the:  
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show Gastroenteritis is commonly caused by infections but can also be due to:  
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Neural and hormonal control   show
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show Hematemesis refers to:  
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show One of the diagnostics indicators or chronic renal failure is the presence of nitrogen wastes in the blood, referred to as:  
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Reducing hypertension and inflammation   show
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Acute renal failure   show
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show Nephrosclerosis involves vascular changes in the kidney. A dietary change that will help treat this condition is:  
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Inhibits sodium chloride reabsorption in the tubules   show
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show Vesicoureteral reflux, a congenital disorder, is caused by:  
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show Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis usually starts as:  
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Escherichia Coli   show
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show Each kidney contains more than one million of the functional units that filter the blood and are called:  
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Displaced out of normal position   show
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Fallopian tubes   show
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show The Pap smear is a test used to diagnose the early stages of:  
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Luteinizing hormone   show
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show A major contributing factor to the development of carcinoma of the ureters is:  
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show The majority of pevic inflammatory disease infections arise from:  
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Ductal Epithelium   show
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Endometriosis   show
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show The most common solid tumor in young men is a result of:  
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A retroverted uterus   show
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show Staging is based on:  
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show One of the main differences between the effects of benign tumors and those of malignant tumors is:  
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show Actions such as limiting UV exposures refraining from smoking, and using chemotherapy after tumor surgery to help prevent metastases are classified as:  
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show Cells in a malignant tumor appear:  
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basal cell carcinoma   show
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show Additional problems associated with certain tumors are referred to as:  
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show One treatment that is most effective with certain tumors are referred to as:  
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show The process by which normal cells transformed into cancer cells is called:  
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show A person's genetic predisposition to cancer may be revealed by the presence of:  
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Tumor markers   show
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show For diagnostic purposes, chromosomes can be lined up forming a graphic called:  
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show The disorder that involves the presence of an extra X sex chromosome is referred to as:  
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Phenotype   show
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Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes   show
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show A chromosomal disorder in which there is a third #21 chromosome is called:  
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show Disorders or defects that are present at birth and may be caused by genetic problems, environmental factors, infections, or teratogenic agents are referred to as:  
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Amniocentresis   show
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Both parents must have the defective gene   show
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Amplifies the amount of DNA for gene analysis   show
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show The type of research that has produced products referred to as designer drugs is:  
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show The period of life from old age to death is referred to as:  
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Obesity and diabetes   show
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Atherosclerosis   show
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show The term for painful sexual intercourse, which in old age is often a result of decreased levels of sex hormones, is:  
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