Problem:
Question 1: Appropriate list of six terms that you could use to describe this disease, and define each of the terms.
Question 2: Define and give an example of:
a. etiology
b. incidence
c. precipitating factor
d. complication
e. prognosis
f. iatrogenic
g. Sequelae
Question 3: Differentiate between the terms metaplasia and malignant neoplasm .
Question 4: Describe the changes in a cell that lead to:
a. loss of function
b. necrosis
Question 5: Define:
a. apoptosis
b. gangrene
Question 6: What preventive practices can be used to reduce disease?
Question 7: CJ is having surgery next week to remove a malignant breast tumor, following discovery of a lump in the breast and a biopsy. Her mother and aunt have had breast cancer. CJ is taking medication for high blood pressure. Match the significant information in the preceding question to the appropriate term: diagnosis, medical history, etiology, prognosis, benign neoplasm, iatrogenic, signs, complication, treatment, cancer, examination of living tissue. Some terms may not be used or may be used more than once.
Explain all the answers.