Which term is defined as an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning?

• A. Disease
• B. Anabolic steroid
• C. Hepatitis
• D. Inhalant

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a broad term that describes when health is impaired or body functions aren’t working normally. Disease is the general category that covers any condition where health is reduced or normal functioning is disrupted.

Anabolic steroid refers to a type of drug that can alter body processes, not a definition of health impairment. Hepatitis is a specific disease affecting the liver, so it’s an example of a disease but not the general term for health impairment itself. Inhalant describes a category of substances used by inhaling vapors, which relates to risk and exposure, not the definition of an impaired health state.

Understanding this helps you see that disease is the umbrella concept for impaired health or abnormal functioning, while specific illnesses and substances are particular examples or risk factors that relate to that broader idea.