Pathology Exam

A new and abnormal formation of tissue is Select one: a. malignant. b. benign. c. a neoplasm. d. plethora.

a neoplasm.

A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting from an invasion of pus-forming bacteria is called a(n) Select one: a. ulcer. b. vesicle. c. phlegmon. d. abscess.

abscess.

All of the following are examples of the cardinal symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT Select one: a. dolor. b. rubor. c. calor. d. algor.

algor.

A result of a cerebral hemorrhage could be Select one: a. stroke. b. apoplexy. c. cerebral vascular accident. d. all of these

all of these

Of the following the postmortem condition that might be associated with tuberculosis is Select one: a. emaciation. b. all of these c. cold abscess. d. dehydration.

all of these

A disease which is a state of being poisoned by a drug or toxic substance is Select one: a. an allergic disease. b. a fulminating disease. c. an infectious disease. d. an intoxicating disease.

an intoxicating disease.

A deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called Select one: a. erythrocytosis. b. leukocytosis. c. anemia. d. purpura.

anemia.

The union of two or more adjacent boils results in an inflammatory lesion that is called a(n) Select one: a. tubercle. b. carbuncle. c. ulcer. d. vesicle.

carbuncle.

The formation of a cavity is called Select one: a. cavitation. b. atelectasis. c. emaciation. d. encapsulation.

cavitation.

The name for chronic end-stage of liver disease wherein the functional cells of the liver are replaced by a lower form of cells is Select one: a. cholangitis. b. gastritis. c. hepatitis. d. cirrhosis.

cirrhosis.

That branch of pathology dealing with the various laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues that are used in making a diagnosis is Select one: a. bilogical pathology. b. clinical pathology. c. functional pathology. d. medico-legal pathology.

clinical pathology.

The technical term used in pathology for pain is Select one: a. dolor. b. calor. c. rubor. d. tumor.

dolor.

Melanin bears a relationship to Select one: a. compensatory hypertrophy. b. pathological atrophy. c. endogenous pigmentation. d. phagocytosis.

endogenous pigmentation.

A marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as Select one: a. metaplasia. b. thrombopenia. c. hyperemia. d. erythrocytosis.

erythrocytosis.

Of the following tumors, the one that is a cancer is a Select one: a. fibrosarcoma. b. myoma. c. neuroma. d. chondroma.

fibrosarcoma.

An abnormal channel connecting two surfaces is called a(n) Select one: a. furuncle. b. ulcer. c. fistula. d. varix.

fistula.

The prefix "sarco" means Select one: a. chest. b. urine. c. flesh. d. serum.

flesh.

The pathological term for a boil is Select one: a. erythremia. b. furuncle. c. nevus. d. vesticle.

furuncle.

Pancarditis is a disease primarily involving the Select one: a. bones. b. heart. c. arteries. d. muscles.

heart.

Valvular insufficiency is a commonly found disordered affecting the Select one: a. kidney. b. heart. c. brain. d. lungs.

heart.

A controlled enlargement of a body organ or part due to an increased in the number of its component cells describes Select one: a. hyperplasia. b. atrophy. c. resolution. d. calcification.

hyperplasia.

Of the following conditions, the one that is a common heart disorder is Select one: a. ankylosis. b. ascites. c. cystitis. d. hypertrophy.

hypertrophy.

A deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid gland is Select one: a. hypopituitarism. b. hyperthyroidism. c. Addison's disease. d. hypothyroidism.

hypothyroidism.

Of the following body organs, the one mainly involved in pneumocniosis is the Select one: a. liver. b. lung. c. brain. d. heart.

lung.

A benign tumor of muscle tissue is called a(n) Select one: a. hemangiosarcoma. b. myoma. c. myosarcoma. d. angioma.

myoma.

Rhinitis is a disease associated with the Select one: a. gums. b. mouth. c. larynx. d. nose.

nose

More than the normal total volume of blood in the body is a condition known as Select one: a. hyperemia. b. hemopericardium. c. congestion. d. plethora.

plethora.

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is Select one: a. encephalitis. b. meningitis. c. poliomyelitis. d. salpingitis.

poliomyelitis.

Conditions that make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it are called Select one: a. immediate conditions. b. exciting conditions. c. extrinsic conditions. d. predisposing conditions.

predisposing conditions.

Polycythemia vera is an uncontrolled increase of Select one: a. leukocytes. b. tumor cells. c. red blood cells. d. white blood cells.

red blood cells.

A gumma is a lesion of Select one: a. measles. b. tuberculosis. c. tetanus. d. syphilis.

syphilis.

Inflammation of the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called Select one: a. cystitis. b. urethritis. c. nephritis. d. ureteritis.

ureteritis.

Vaginitis is inflammation of the Select one: a. vagus nerve. b. varicocele. c. ovary. d. vagina.

vagina.

Which of the following diseases would be associated with the pancreas? Select one: a. Diabetes mellitus b. Cholangitis c. Pharyngitis d. Hepatitis

Diabetes mellitus

Of the items listed, which are lifestyle choices which can lead to cardiovascular disease? 1. Tobaccos use and fatty foods 2. Little exercise and high stress 3. Excessive alcohol use 4. Diet low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium Select one: a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 1 and 3 c. 3 only d. 1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

A disease resulting from adrenal gland deficiency and characterized by bronzing of the skin is known as Select one: a. Graves' disease. b. acromegaly. c. Addison's disease. d. cretinism.

Addison's disease.

A blood discoloration of the tissues as in a bruise is called a(n) Select one: a. ecchymosis b. petechia. c. embolus. d. thrombus.

ecchymosis

A circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is Select one: a. embolism. b. silicosis. c. hyperemia. d. leukopenia.

embolism.

A foreign particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel is called a(n) Select one: a. cicatrix. b. embolus. c. thrombus. d. varix.

embolus.

A condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured alveoli is known as Select one: a. emphysema. b. tuberculosis. c. empyema. d. pleurisy.

emphysema.

Venous thrombosis may cause Select one: a. ischemia. b. oligemia. c. gangrene. d. anemia.

gangrene.

Inflammation of the tongue is called Select one: a. gastritis. b. stomatitis. c. glossitis. d. gingivitis.

glossitis.

A type of edema which affects the scrotum is Select one: a. hydrocephalus. b. hydrocele. c. anasarca. d. ascites.

hydrocele.

A torn wound is referred to as a(n) Select one: a. hematoma. b. incision. c. laceration. d. contusion.

laceration.

A condition that is a hematopoietic disorder is Select one: a. leukemia. b. rheumatism. c. botulism. d. silicosis.

leukemia.

A marked decrease in the number of leukocytes in the blood is referred to as Select one: a. leukemia. b. leukopenia. c. sinusitis. d. cryptorchism.

leukopenia.

A malignant neoplasm composed of fatty connective tissue is called Select one: a. myosarcoma. b. liposarcoma. c. epithelioma. d. neuroma.

liposarcoma.

A neoplasm that is malignant and pigmented is a Select one: a. papilloma. b. polyp. c. myoma. d. melanoma.

melanoma.

Inflammation of the membranes that surrounds the brain is called Select one: a. myelitis. b. meningitis. c. epilepsy. d. encephalitis.

meningitis.

Spread of tumors via the lymph or bloodstream is known as Select one: a. metastasis. b. invasion. c. atelectasis. d. expansion.

metastasis.

Inflammation of the uterus is called Select one: a. oophoritis. b. pancreatitis. c. atelectasis. d. metritis.

metritis.

The prefix "myelo" means Select one: a. muscle b. spinal cord. c. serum. d. cranium.

spinal cord.

A disease characterized by obesity and muscular weakness associated with abnormal function of the adrenal gland is Select one: a. Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome. b. Addison's disease. c. Cushing's Syndrome. d. Graves' disease.

Cushing's Syndrome

The term suppuration refers to which of the following materials? Select one: a. Urine b. Gastric juice c. Bile d. Pus

Pus

Enteritis is associated with which of the following? Select one: a. Rectum b. Large intestine c. Appendix d. Small intestine

Small intestine

Of the following body fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is Select one: a. saliva. b. urine. c. blood. d. bile.

blood.

Blockage of a blood vessel by some foreign object floating to the site in the blood stream is called a(n) Select one: a. congestion. b. thrombosis. c. embolism. d. epistaxis.

embolism.

A body organ frequently affected by valvular stenosis is the Select one: a. pancreas. b. kidney. c. spleen. d. heart.

heart.

A tumor-like swelling filled with blood may be called a Select one: a. hematoma. b. neoplasm. c. varix. d. hematemesis.

hematoma.

Blood in the sputum is referred to as Select one: a. hemoptysis. b. hematuria. c. hemothorax. d. hematemesis.

hemoptysis.

Varicosity of the veins around the rectum is a condition known as Select one: a. colitis. b. hemorrhoids. c. diabetes. d. proctitis.

hemorrhoids.

Inflammation of the liver is called Select one: a. hepatitis. b. cholecystitis. c. livor mortis. d. colitis.

hepatitis.

The reaction of tissue to an irritant is called Select one: a. regeneration. b. inflammation. c. conglomeration. d. repair.

inflammation.

Melanoma is Select one: a. malignant muscle tissue. b. benign nerve tissue. c. benign epithelium tissue. d. malignant epithelium tissue.

malignant epithelium tissue.

Glioma is Select one: a. malignant nerve tissue. b. benign nerve tissue. c. benign vascular tissue. d. malignant epithelium tissue.

malignant nerve tissue.

Blockage of a coronary artery is likely to lead to Select one: a. pericarditis. b. myocardial infarction. c. epilepsy. d. glomerulonephritis.

myocardial infarction.

Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in Select one: a. cretinism. b. myxedema. c. acromegaly. d. simple goiter.

myxedema.

Inflammation of the pancreas is called Select one: a. diabetes insipidus. b. colitis. c. hepatitis. d. pancreatitis.

pancreatitis.

The form of anemia that is due to malfunction of the hematopoietic tissue is identified by the term Select one: a. coronary. b. generalized. c. primary. d. infectious.

primary.

The termination of an inflammatory reaction with the return to normal of the body part would be called Select one: a. suppuration. b. regeneration. c. resolution. d. rubor.

resolution.

Cardiac insufficiency might be the result of which of the following Select one: a. calculi in the kidneys. b. cystitis. c. edema. d. rheumatic fever.

rheumatic fever.

The form of anemia that develops as a complication of another disease such as hemorrhage is identified by the term Select one: a. secondary. b. histological. c. pericardial. d. epithelial.

secondary.

Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as Select one: a. hydrocele. b. spermatocele. c. varicocele. d. epididymitis.

varicocele.

A twisting of the segment of intestine is known as Select one: a. splenomegaly. b. intussusception. c. iatrogenesis. d. volvulus.

volvulus.

Which of the following terms represents a type of aneurysm? Select one: a. Ischemia b. Infiltrative c. Dissecting d. Caseous

Dissecting

An embolus may consist of Select one: a. bacteria. b. fragments of thrombi. c. all of these. d. tumor cells.

all of these.

What is a thrombus? Select one: a. Foreign objects within vessels b. Clump of bacteria or tumor cells in vessels c. Fat globules within vessels d. A blood clot within the heart or vessels

A blood clot within the heart or vessels

Which of the following is NOT an important argument promoting autopsies? Select one: a. It advances medical knowledge b. It helps to confirm the medical diagnosis c. It aids in the prognosis of the disease d. It is used in medico-legal cases

It aids in the prognosis of the disease

What is an infarct? Select one: a. Stroke b. Decreased blood supply c. Heart attack d. Dead tissue

Dead tissue

Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of cirrhosis Select one: a. jaundice. b. edema. c. ascites. d. all of these.

all of these.

The prefix "neo" means Select one: a. nerve. b. eye. c. tumor. d. new.

new.

Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction is called Select one: a. passive hyperemia. b. hematemesis. c. active hyperemia. d. physiological hyperemia.

passive hyperemia.

Shrinkage of muscle following paralysis is an example of Select one: a. pathological atrophy. b. aplasia. c. hypertrophy. d. physiological atrophy.

pathological atrophy.

The study of the changes of structure and function of the tissue of the body as a result of disease is Select one: a. chemistry. b. microbiology. c. anatomy. d. pathology.

pathology.

Enlargement of the breasts during lactation is Select one: a. compensatory hypertrophy. b. physiological hypertrophy. c. pathological hypertrophy. d. simple tumor.

physiological hypertrophy.

The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease is called Select one: a. diagnosis. b. prognosis. c. etiology. d. recurrent.

prognosis.

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called Select one: a. tracheitis. b. pharyngitis. c. rhinitis. d. sinusitis.

rhinitis.

A childhood disease characterized by faulty ossification of bone is Select one: a. polio. b. asthma. c. rickets. d. meningitis.

rickets.

The suffix "cele" means Select one: a. sac-like dilation. b. pathological disorder. c. blood disorder. d. resemblance.

sac-like dilation.