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Pathopharmacology (BIOS267)
Diseases make themselves known by the presence of signs and symptoms. Explain the
differences between signs and symptoms and give two examples of each.
A symptom is any subjective evidence of disease, Example anxiety and low back pain
sign is objective, Example rash and high blood pressure.
What is the difference between an etiology and a risk factor? Give one example of each.
Etiology is the underline reason/cause of a disease. Example bubonic plague is caused by
microorganisms
A risk factor is any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the
likelihood of developing a disease or injury. Example tobacco and alcohol consumption.
What are the four signs of inflammation, and what is the cause of each sign?
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