The Term Pathogenesis Refers To

question 14

Multiple Choice

The term pathogenesis refers to:

• A) the development of a disease or sequence of events related to tissue changes involved in the disease process.
• B) the determination of the cause(s) involved in the development of a malignant neoplasm.
• C) the specific signs and symptoms involved in the change from an acute disease to a chronic disease.
• D) the changes in cells of affected tissue that result in necrosis.

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Definitions:

Tactile Hallucinations

False perceptions of touch or bodily sensations, often experienced without external stimuli, commonly associated with certain mental disorders.

Neuropsychological Battery

A comprehensive assessment using a series of tests to measure cognitive function and brain behavior relationships, often following brain injury or neurological disease.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Validity

The extent to which a test, tool, or research study measures what it purports to measure.