DEAD - Pathology 1

D. coal dust

Anthracosis is caused by A. sand dust B. lead dust C. asbestos dust D. coal dust

C. hemoptysis

Blood in the sputum is referred to as A. hemothorax B. hematuria C. hemoptysis D. hematemesis

A. toxemia of pregnancy

Characterized by edema of the face and extremities, extremely elevated blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine in the third trimester of pregnancy: A. toxemia of pregnancy B. ectopic pregnancy C. abdominal pregnancy D. tubal pregnancy

B. pancreas

Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland? A. parathyroid B. pancreas C. thyroid D. pituitary

C. congestive heart failure

Edema is a likely result of which of these: A. malaria B. tuberculosis C. congestive heart failure D. typhoid fever

A. kidneys

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the A. kidneys B. lungs C. heart D. brain

A. furuncle

The pathological term for a boil is A. furuncle B. nevus C. erethymia D. vesicle

C. ecchymosis

A blood discoloration of the tissue as in a bruise is called a(n) A. thrombus B. petechia C. ecchymosis D. embolus

D. rickets

A childhood disease characterized by faulty ossification of bone is: A. meningitis B. polio C. asthma D. rickets

C. pneumoconiosis

A chronic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles is known as A. pleuritis B. emphysema C. pneumoconiosis D. tuberculosis

D. epilepsy

A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by attacks causing loss of consciousness and convulsion is A. amnesia B. palsy C. paraplegia D. epilepsy

D. hydronephrosis

A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as A. pyelonephrosis B. hydrothorax C. nephrosis D. hydronephrosis

A. acromegaly

A condition associated with too much growth hormone in the body. Usually results from a benign tumor in the pituitary. It is most often diagnosed in middle aged adults. In children, this manifests as gigantism but this after ossification and growth of tissues. They may experience enlargement and thickening of many of the bones in the skull, hands and feet, resulting in a "lion-faced" appearance . A. acromegaly B. diabetes isipidus C. dwarfism D. cretinism

C. emphysema

A condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured alveoli is known as A. pleurisy B. tuberculosis C. emphysema D. empyema

C. leukemia

A condition that is hematopoietic disorder is A. rheumatism B. silicosis C. leukemia D. botulism

B. a recurrent disease

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

B. rheumatic heart disease

A disorder believed to develop as an after effect of a severe streptococcal infection is A. atelectasis B. rheumatic heart disease C. addison's disease D. leukemia

A. benign

A leiomyoma is a _______________ neoplasm of the ovary. A. benign B. malignant

A. erythrocytosis

A marked increase in the number of red blood cells is a condition referred to as A. erythrocytosis B. metaplasia C. thrombopenia D. hyperemia

C. benign tumor of uterine tissue

A myoma is A. benign smooth muscle tissue B. malignant muscle tissue C. benign tumor of uterine tissue D. malignant striated tissue

D. adhesions

A term that represents a common complication of healing is A. myosarcoma B. ischemia C. kyphosis D. adhesions

A. bone

I provide structural support for the heart, lung and bone marrow; I protect the brain, the uterus and other internal organs; I provide attachment sites for muscles, I am a reservoir for calcium and phosphorus, I defend against acidosis and I trap dangerous minerals. These are the functions I provide for us. What am I? A. bone B. joint C. muscle D. viscera

B. active hyperemia

Increased arterial circulation leading to congestion of blood is called A. oligemia B. active hyperemia C. passive hyperemia D. ischemia

B. meningitis

Inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain is called A. epilepsy B. meningitis C. myelitis D. encephalitis

A. pituitary gland

The "master gland"- a small pea-sized lump of tissue connected to the inferior portion of the hypothalamus in sellica turcica of the sphenoid bone in the brain. Also known as the hypophysis . A. pituitary gland B. pineal gland C. parathyroid gland D. adrenal gland

D. malignant epithelium tissue

Melanoma is A. benign epithelium tissue B. benign nerve tissue C. malignant muscle tissue D. malignant epithelium tissue

A. melena

The action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon blood in the digestive tract cause formation of very dark, tarry feces known as: A. melena B. hematemesis C. purpura D. ecchymosis

A. infarction

Occlusion of an artery is a condition likely to lead to A. infarction B. stomatitis C. anthracosis D. polydactylism

D. blood

Of the following body fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is A. saliva B. bile C. urine D. blood

D. an osteoma

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is A. a glioma B. a melanoma C. a carcinoma D. an osteoma

C. repair

Replacement of dead tissue cells with connective tissue cells is a process called A. metaplasia B. sclerosis C. repair D. aplasia

A. gout

This condition is characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain and inflammation (redness and tenderness) in joints, often the joint of the big toe A. gout B. ankylosis C. lordosis D. osteoporosis

A. Splenomegaly

This organ is located just inferior to your rib cage on your left side. It is a soft spongy organ that performs several critical jobs and can easily be damaged. it filters out and destroys old and damaged blood cells, plays a key role in fighting infection by producing lymphocytes and acts as a first line of defense against invading pathogens, and it stores red blood cells and platelets which aid in clotting. When this organ is inflamed or enlarged, the condition is known as: A. Splenomegaly B. Hepatomegaly C. Cytomegaly D. pancreatitis

C. regressive tissue changes

Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called: A. transitional tissue changes B. pathogens C. regressive tissue changes D. progressive tissue changes

A. the spongy inner layer

What is the cancellous layer of bone? A. the spongy inner layer B. the dense outer layer C. the inner cavity of long bones D. provides articulation