Chapter 1. The Disease Process MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following best describes an illness? A. It is identified by the distinguishing features. B. It can be prevented by normal body structures. C. It is easier to treat than disease. D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: 1.3 MSC: Understanding 2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype? A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an X-linked inherited disease. B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas genotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents. C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers to a defective gene contributed by one parent. D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic alterations and chromosome aberrations. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.7 MSC: Analyzing 3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have? A. Sickle cell anemia B. Rett syndrome C. Hemophilia D. Trisomy 21 ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9 MSC: Applying 4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dotshaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have? A. Strep throat B. Whooping cough