13. Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. c. All types of cells die at the same rate. d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death. ANS: B 14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where a. cell proteins have been denatured. b. cells are liquefied by enzymes. c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance. d. bacterial invasion has occurred. ANS: C 15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer. b. a preventive measure. c. a precipitating factor. d. a predisposing condition. ANS: B 16. A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed a. latent stage. b. predisposing factor. c. incidence. d. precipitating factor. ANS: D 17. The term homeostasis refers to a. the causative factors in a particular disease. b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. c. a condition that triggers an acute episode. d. a collection of signs and symptoms. ANS: B 18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the
original disease has been established? a. Symptoms b. Occurrence c. Manifestations d. Complication ANS: D 19. Pathophysiology involves the study of a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.