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Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that explores the biological, behavioral, and social factors influencing health, illness, and healthcare. This course introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology, disease prevention, public health, and healthcare systems. It examines the ways in which scientific research and evidence-based practices contribute to improving patient outcomes and community health. By integrating knowledge from medicine, psychology, sociology, and public policy, students gain a comprehensive understanding of health-related issues and the skills necessary to pursue a wide range of careers within the healthcare sector.
Recommended Textbook Human Diseases 8th Edition by Mark Zelman
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Disease
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Q1) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acts as a coordinating authority on international public health.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) _____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a cellular level.
A)Congenital
B)Degenerative
C)Metabolic
D)Traumatic
Answer: C
Q3) A disease that will end in death is called a _____ disease.
A)chronic
B)exacerbation
C)palliative
D)terminal
Answer: D
Q4) Infectious diseases are caused by _____, like bacteria and viruses.
Answer: pathogens
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Chapter 2: Immunity and the Lymphatic System
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Q1) The helper T-cell clones stimulate antibody production by _____.
A)B cells
B)complement cells
C)plasma cells
D)T cells
Answer: C
Q2) _____ are antiviral proteins produced by some animal cells after a viral infection. Answer: Interferons
Q3) _____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body.
A)Anaphylaxis
B)lupus
C)scleroderma
D)Sjögren's syndrome
Answer: D
Q4) Antibodies are also called _____.
Answer: immunoglobulins
Q5) _____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. Answer: Cytotoxic
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Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) Bacteria that are comma-shaped are called vibrios.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Prion diseases usually progress rapidly and are currently untreatable and fatal.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A weakened patient, such as one with a weakened immune system, is an ideal target for an _____ pathogen.
A)emerging
B)isolation
C)opportunistic
D)reemerging
Answer: C
Q4) Fungi can be single-celled or multi-celled organisms.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Cancer
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Q1) The most important risk factor for cancer is _____.
A)growing older
B)infections
C)radiation
D)tobacco use
Q2) Benign tumors are _____, and remain localized.
A)life threatening, grow rapidly
B)life threatening, grow slowly
C)not life threatening, grow rapidly
D)not life threatening, grow slowly
Q3) Immunosuppressive medications decrease immune function and therefore decrease the risk for development of cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Most benign tumors are named by adding the suffix -itis to the prefix that designates the cell or tissue origin.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Tumors that are not cancer are called _____
Q6) A benign tumor that projects from an epithelial surface is called a _____.
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Chapter 5: Heredity and Disease
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Q1) Achondroplasia is an _____ disorder.
A)autosomal dominant
B)autosomal recessive
C)X-linked dominant
D)X-linked recessive
Q2) Galactosemia is an _____ disorder.
A)autosomal dominant
B)autosomal recessive
C)X-linked dominant
D)X-linked recessive
Q3) The loss of an autosomal chromosome is usually incompatible with life.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hydrocephalus is a _____ disorder.
A)congenital
B)heterozygous
C)homozygous
D)sex-linked
Q5) In the cause of familial diseases, there does not seem to be a single gene, but the effect of several genes working together, called a _____ trait.
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Chapter 6: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
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Q1) _____ is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood, and is also known as "bad" cholesterol.
A)CAD
B)CVI
C)HDL
D)LDL
Q2) _____ of Fallot is one of the most serious of the congenital heart defects and consists of four abnormalities.
Q3) A _____ aneurysm appears as an out-pouching of a portion of the aortic wall.
Q4) Abnormal heart rhythms, or _____, develop from irregularity in impulse generation and impulse conduction.
Q5) The genetic form of hypercholesterolemia is _____ hypercholesterolemia.
Q6) _____ is a loss of blood and oxygen supply.
Q7) Treatment for Raynaud's disease is aimed at reducing triggers for the symptoms.
A)True
B)False
Q8) _____ is a thickening, narrowing, and hardening of the arteries.
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Q9) Hardening of the arteries in the legs is known as _____ vascular disease.
Q10) _____ refers to a narrowing of the valves opening.
Q11) The _____ valve lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
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Chapter 7: Diseases of the Blood
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Q1) The underlying cause of impaired erythropoiesis in megaloblastic anemia is deficiency in vitamin _____ and/or folic acid.
A)B
B)C
C)E
D)K
Q2) _____ is a reduction in circulating red blood cells that is caused by accelerated destruction of red blood cells.
A)Anemia of renal disease
B)Hemolytic anemia
C)Pernicious anemia
D)Sickle cell anemia
Q3) Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the human body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Unlike white blood cells, red blood cells have a nucleus.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The process of red blood cell formation is called _____.
Q6) _____ is a condition of an abnormally low number of red blood cells.
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Chapter 8: Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Q1) Numerous hair-like projections called _____ project from the surface of the pharynx and trachea.
Q2) The entire lining of the respiratory tract is coated with a mucus film.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The _____ and the external intercostal muscles are the main muscles of inhalation.
Q4) The tonsils are fleshy pieces of lymphatic tissue.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A _____ is a collection of air or gas in the chest or pleural space that causes all or part of the lung to collapse.
Q6) Although caused by a virus, a complication of the flu can include bacterial pneumonia.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammation of the _____.
Q8) One of the risk factors for a PE is prolonged immobility.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) Irritable bowel syndrome is like chronic ulcerative colitis, in that there are lesions, tumors, and ulcerations.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Irritable bowel syndrome is also known as _____ colon.
Q3) Diagnosis of a hiatal hernia is based on _____.
A)a chest x-ray or EGD
B)a chest x-ray or MRI
C)an abdominal x-ray or CT
D)an abdominal x-ray or GERD
Q4) _____ is a normal inhabitant of human or animal intestines.
A)Escherichia coli
B)Helicobacter pylori
C)Neisseria gonorrhea
D)Treponema pallidum
Q5) _____ is the frequent passage of unformed watery stools.
Q6) Hydrochloric acid secretion is under nerve and hormonal control.
A)True
B)False
Q7) _____ cirrhosis is the most common type of cirrhosis.
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Chapter 10: Diseases of the Urinary System
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Q1) _____ is an inflammatory disease of the glomeruli.
Q2) One symptom of kidney disease can be the odor of ammonia on the breath, which is caused by the accumulation of _____ in the blood.
A)chloride
B)creatinine
C)nitrogen
D)urea
Q3) Hypertensive kidney disease is caused by atherosclerosis of the renal arteries.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The hormones _____ play an important role in the regulation of the nephron's ability to reabsorb salt and water.
A)adrenocorticotropic hormone and oxytocin
B)aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone
C)estrogen and progesterone
D)testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone
Q5) _____ kidney disease is the development of numerous fluid-filled pockets of tissue within the kidney.
Q6) Renal _____ is the progressive loss of kidney function over time.
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System
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Q1) Clinically, _____ is defined as total blood loss exceeding 80 mL per menses lasting longer than 7 days.
A)amenorrhea
B)dysmenorrhea
C)menorrhagia
D)metrorrhagia
Q2) The loose skin covering the penis continues over the glans penis to form the _____ or foreskin.
Q3) The _____ secrete a thick, yellowish fluid that nourishes and activates the sperm.
A)bulbourethral glands
B)prostate gland
C)seminal vesicles
D)testes
Q4) Erectile dysfunction, also known as _____, is the inability of the male to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
Q5) _____ is bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina.
Q6) A _____ is the surgical removal of uterine fibroid tumors.
Q7) _____ is excessive or prolonged bleeding during menstruation.
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Chapter 12: Diseases of the Endocrine System
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Q1) Hyperadrenalism can be due to an overproduction of cortison, known as _____ syndrome.
Q2) Decreased secretion or action of ADH results in diabetes _____.
Q3) The signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidsim include _____ disturbances.
A)cardiac
B)gastrointestinal
C)respiratory
D)urinary
Q4) The endocrine system comprises a number of glands and glandular tissues that secrete chemical messengers called _____.
Q5) The glucose tolerance test challenges the body's ability to secrete and use insulin, performed after a _____-hour fast.
A)5
B)10
C)24
D)48
Q6) Acromegaly is caused by a benign tumor of the infundibulum.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Diseases of the Nervous System and the Special Senses
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Q1) The nervous system coordinates and controls all of the body's functions and plays a central role in maintaining _____.
Q2) Only an autopsy can confirm Alzheimer's disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Because a stroke is a vascular disease, stroke and heart disease share many risk factors.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ is a disorder characterized by shaking of the hands and head, especially during voluntary movements.
A)Bell's palsy
B)Epilepsy
C)Essential tremor
D)Parkinson's disease
Q5) The risk for traumatic brain injury from falls is greatest for those _____.
A)between the age of 16 and 35
B)between the age of 20 and 24
C)over age 50 and prepubescent children
D)over age 65 and under age 5
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Chapter 14: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) If the swelling of otitis media becomes severe, it may perforate the _____.
A)ossicles
B)semicircular canals
C)tympanic membrane
D)vestibular apparatus
Q2) Cerumen keeps the _____ soft and flexible.
A)auditory nerve
B)ossicles
C)pinna
D)tympanic membrane
Q3) Most cases of astigmatism can be treated with _____.
A)corrective eyeglasses or contacts
B)fluorescein angiography
C)hemorrhage stemming using laser surgery
D)injection of gas or fluid into the eye
Q4) The innermost part of the auditory canal is lined with glands that secrete _____, a waxy substance.
Q5) _____ is an inflammation of the superficial covering of the sclera and the inner linings of the eyelids.
Q6) A _____ is a clouding of the lens.
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Chapter 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders
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Q1) Mental disorders _____.
A)are rapid in development
B)come in levels of highs and lows
C)have a slow, progressive onset
D)rarely come on suddenly
Q2) Antipsychotic medications mainly block the receptors for the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain and help reduce the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.
A)acetylcholine
B)dopamine
C)norepinephrine
D)serotonin
Q3) Alcohol and drug abuse may cause mental health disorders or exacerbate preexisting mental health disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Q5) _____ is a loss of contact with reality that usually includes delusions and hallucinations.
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Chapter 16: Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) Damage to the _____ before maturity tends to prevent the bones from reaching its mature length.
A)growth plate
B)ligaments
C)periosteum
D)tendons
Q2) Bursitis can be diagnosed by microscopic examination of aspirated joint fluid.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of a larger class of problems known as _____.
A)muscular autoimmune diseases
B)repetitive motion injuries
C)repetitive strain injuries
D)skeletal autoimmune diseases
Q4) Diagnosis of MD is based on _____, which shows weak muscle contraction.
A)cardiography
B)computed tomography
C)electroencaphalography
D)electromyography
Q5) A malignant tumor of the skeletal muscle is called a _____.
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Chapter 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System
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Q1) The vitamin isotretinoin, used to treat acne, is associated with severe birth defects if pregnancy occurs during the course of treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) With urticaria, wheals usually appear first on the covered area of the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Fourth
Q4) The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
A)True
B)False
Q5) _____ dermatitis, also called dandruff, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder generally affecting the areas of the head and trunk.
Q6) _____ is a hereditary disorder characterized by the absence of melanin.
Q7) _____, or ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin or nail.
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