Chapter 6 Developmental and Genetic Diseases Bruce A. Fenderson, PhD 1 How common are birth defects? Developmental and genetic diseases account for half of all infant mortality in the United…

Chapter 5 Neoplasia Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 Define neoplasia Neoplasia means “new growth.” British pathologist Sir Rupert Willis defined it as follows: A neoplasm is an abnormal mass of…

Chapter 7 The Blood Vessels Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 What are the most important diseases of the blood vessels? Arteriosclerosis, which includes changes induced by aging and hypertension Atherosclerosis,…

Chapter 3 Hemodynamic Disorders Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD EDEMA 1 How is body water distributed? Body water is divided into two main compartments: Intracellular, comprising two thirds of total body…

Chapter 14 The Pancreas Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 List the most important diseases of the enzymes produced by the exocrine pancreas Pancreatic acini secrete more than 20 digestive enzymes….

Chapter 2 Inflammation and Repair Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 What is the difference between cell injury and inflammation? Cell injury can be induced in isolated single cells, monocellular organisms…

Chapter 17 The Female Genital Tract and Breasts Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 Name the principal parts of the female genital tract Vulva Vagina Cervix Uterus Fallopian tubes Ovaries 2…

Chapter 18 The Endocrine System Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 Which organs belong to the endocrine system? The endocrine system consists of cells that secrete hormones and includes: Parts of…

Chapter 19 The Skin Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 What are the three main layers of the skin? Epidermis, composed of four or five layers of squamous epithelium Dermis, composed…

Chapter 16 The Male Genital System Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD 1 What are the principal male genital organs? Testis Epididymis Vas deferens Seminal vesicles Prostate Penis Scrotum 2 What are…