Explain etiology of disease


Etiology is the description and identification of the cause of disease. Etiology can be narrowed to a specific causative agent or may be a combination of factors that influence or change disease development. Influential factors could be age, nutritional status, or other coexisting diseases. Etiology of disease can be categorized as genetic, acquired, multifactorial, idiopathic, or iatrogenic.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In which compartment of the cell does the Krebs cycle and fatty acid oxidation take place?

A. nucleus B. mitochondria C. cell membrane D. cytosol

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How many cups of coffee a day are associated with health benefits and little indication of health risks?

a. ½ to 1 cup b. 3 to 4 cups c. 5 to 6 cups d. No amount of coffee is really healthy.

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Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary carbohydrate?

a. Atkins diet b. Ornish diet c. Weight Watchers diet d. Zone diet

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