Etiology II Etiology II 1 / 10 A child develops a peanut allergy after being exposed to peanuts for the first time. What factor MOST LIKELY contributes to the development of this allergy? Deficiency in digestive enzymes Genetic predisposition to allergies Exposure to a specific allergen (peanut protein) Inappropriate gut microbiome composition 2 / 10 A young woman with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer develops the disease at a relatively young age. What is the MOST LIKELY role of genetics in this case? Sole cause of the disease Increases susceptibility but may not be the sole trigger No role, as environmental factors are the main cause Genetics determine the severity of the disease only 3 / 10 A group of people attending a large outdoor concert become ill with similar symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps within hours of eating at a food stall. What is the MOST LIKELY etiology of this outbreak? Foodborne viral infection (e.g., norovirus) Foodborne bacterial infection (e.g., E. coli) Chemical poisoning Food allergy 4 / 10 A woman with a family history of autoimmune diseases develops fatigue, joint pain, and a butterfly rash across her face. What is the MOST LIKELY underlying etiology? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia 5 / 10 Which type of etiological factor is characterized by its role in initiating a disease process but not necessarily maintaining it? Initiation factor Priming factor Propagation factor Precipitating factor 6 / 10 Which term refers to the phenomenon where the presence of one condition predisposes an individual to another unrelated condition? Cascade effect Syndromic association Sequelae Comorbidity 7 / 10 Which of the following etiological factors is implicated in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease? Chronic alcohol consumption Head trauma Bacterial infection Genetic mutations 8 / 10 Which etiological factor is commonly associated with the development of peptic ulcers? Genetic predisposition Chronic stress Helicobacter pylori infection High dietary fat intake 9 / 10 Which of the following statements about genetic etiology is true? Genetic diseases are always inherited from both parents. Genetic mutations are always the sole cause of genetic diseases. Genetic predisposition may interact with environmental factors to cause disease. Genetic diseases cannot be influenced by environmental factors. 10 / 10 Which of the following is an example of a developmental etiological factor contributing to congenital anomalies? Exposure to teratogens during pregnancy Infection during infancy Traumatic injury during childhood Genetic mutations in adulthood Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
