Chapter 3 "Disease and Treatment" Study Guide

A disease that develops suddenly and has a short duration is:

• Chronic

• Acute

• Benign

• Degenerative

A disease that progresses slowly over time is:

• Acute

• Chronic

• Malignant

• Infectious

What is the term for abnormal tissue growth that may be benign or malignant?

• Lesion

• Neoplasm

• Pathogen

• Cyst

A tumor that spreads to other parts of the body is:

• Benign

• Malignant

• Chronic

• Localized

What is Sarcoma?

• A cancer that forms in epithelial tissue.

• A cancer of connective tissue or muscle.

• A cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow and lymphatic system.

• An abnormal growth or tumor of the epithelium.

Which term refers to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another?

• Sepsis

• Metastasis

• Lesion

• Necrosis

What is the term for the cause of a disease?

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Etiology

• Pathology

The root 'onc/o' refers to:

• Infection

• Tumor

• Fever

• Pain

The suffix '-megaly' means:

• Inflammation

• Enlargement

• Pain

• Rupture

The prefix 'dys-' in 'dysentery' means:

• Rapid

• Abnormal

• Poor

• Without

Answer explanation

dys - abnormal, painful, or difficult