quiz 5/ midterm

A benign stalked growth commonly found on mucous membranes is A. an embolus B. an aneurysm C. a polyp D. varix

a polyp

A disease which shows an alternating increase and decrease the severity of its symptoms is A. a complicated disease B. a recurrent disease C. an infectious diease D. a chronic disease

a recurrent disease

The conversion of tissue from higher forms to lower forms is A. degeneration B. infiltration C. atrophy D. hyperplasia

degeneration

The response of tissue to injury is A. exudation B. repair C. inflammation D. granulation

inflammation

What is the beginning point of the digestive system? A. anal canal B. pharynx C. colon D. mouth

mouth

inflammation of the pancreas is A. hepatitis B. pancreatitis C. cirrhosis D. appendicitis

pancreatitis

The study of structural changes in disease that are observable only with the aid of microscope is A. forensic pathology B. gross pathology C. special pathology D. cellular pathology

Cellular pathology

Inflammation of the gallbladder is referred to as A. cholangitis B. edema C. cholelithiasis D. cholecystitis

Cholecystitis

The presence of gallstones in the gall bladder is A. cholangitis B. nephritis C. cholelithiasis D. Cholecystitis

Cholelithiasis

Another name for the cardinal sign of inflammation, pain, is A. tumor B. rubor C. algor D. dolor

Dolor

Which of the following would NOT be considered a consequence of an embolus? A. Spread of infection B. Ischemia C. Metastasis D. Passive anemia

Passive anemia

Inflammation of the esophagus is called A. Esophagitis B. Diverticulitis C. Hematemesis D. Gastritis

Esophagitis

What leads to jaundice? A. excess melanin in the blood B. lack red blood cells in the blood C. excess bilirubin in the blood D. excess ethyl alcohol in the blood

Excess bilirubin in the blood

Which of the following is not listed in our textbook as an effect of cirrhosis? A. asxites B. hemorrhage C. jaundice D. excessive bleeding

Excessive bleeding

The small intestine is divided into how many segments? A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

3

An infection of the lining of the abdominal cavity is called A. Hematemesis B. Pyloric stenosis C. Peritonitis D. gastritis

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the tongue is known as A. tonsillitis B. gingivitis C. glossitis D. pharyngitis

glossitis

Failure to deliver oxygenated blood to the body tissues is a problem primarily affecting the A. heart B. vessels C. lungs D. small intestines

heart

Underdevelopment of tissue is referred to as A. hypertrophy B. hypoplasia C. ectopic cordis D. atrophy

hypoplasia

Which of the following tumors is cancerous? A. myomoa B. melanoma C. angioma D. osteroma

melanoma

The narrowing of the esophagus is called A. esophagitis B. gastritis C. dilation D. stenosis

stenosis

The coronary arteries are likely sites for A. diapedesis B. pneumoconiosis C. epistaxis D. thrombosis

thrombosis

An abscess in a hair follicle is A. Carbuncle B. gumma C. hematoma D. furuncle

Furuncle

Inflammation of the stomach is called A. peritonitis B. esophagitis C. Ulcers D. Gastritis

Gastritis

The vomiting of blood from the stomach, often associated with gastritis, is referred to as A. Vomititis B. Diverticulitis C. Hematemesis D. Esophagitis

Hematemesis

The escape of blood from the Vascular system is referred to as A. Hyperemia B. Anemia C. Hypertension D. Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage

Jaundice is a postmortem condition associated with which of the following? A. Hepatitis B. Pancreatitis C. Appendicitis D. Endometritis

Hepatitis

Herniation of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm is called a/n A. Hiatal hernia B. Inguinal hernia C. Abdominal hernia D. Umbilical hernia

Hiatal hernia

Inflammation of a vein is A. phlebitis B. veinitis C. arteriosclerosis D. thrombosis

Phlebitis

Inflammation of the rectum is referred to as A. appendicitis B. hematemesis C. peritonitis D. proctitis

Proctitis

Death of an area of tissue due to a lack of blood supply leaving a line of demarcation defines A. a hematoma B. necrobiosis C. an infarction D. an embolism

an infarction

The condition of having one or more small, pouch-like structures on the intestinal tract which protrude into the walls of the intestine is called A. proctitis B. hernia C. diverticulosis D. hemorrhoids

diverticulosis

A protrusion of an organ through the walls of the body cavity in which it is contained is the A. hematemesis B. hernia C. appendicitis D. esophagitis

hernia

The abnormal deposition and accumulation of substances in the tissues is A. necrosis B. metaplasia C. degeneration D. infiltration

infiltration

What is the particular concern to the embalmer that often accompanies diseases of the liver and gallbladder? A. jaundice B. hematemesis C. blood clots D. cholecystitis

jaundice

Ulcerative colitis primarily involves which of the following organs? A. liver B. stomach C. small intestine D. large intestine

large intestine

The spread of tumor cells from one part of the body to another by the way of blood or lymph is A. hematogenesis B. canalization C. metastasis D. phagocytosis

metastasis

Inflammation of the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the viscera is A. orchitis B. rhinitis C. peritonitis D. endocarditis

peritonitis

The prefix "enters" means A. pertaining to the intestines B. relating to the stomach C. apart from; next to D. relation to the internal organs

pertaining to the intestines

The inflammation of the pharynx (throat) is called A. gingivitis B. pharyngitis C. appendicitis D. tonsillitis

pharyngitis

Which of the following is NOT a postmortem condition associated with peritonitis? A. Dehydration B. Rapid Decomposition C. Ascites D. Slow decomposition

Slow decomposition

The inflammation of the mouth is called A. mouthitis B. stomatitis C. gingivitis D. tonsillitis

Stomatitis