<prompt> Loss of an anatomical structure or a physiological function is called:DisabilityImpairmentHandicapParalysis  <response>: Ans: b Impairment Ref: Park, 19th ed, p. 39,40Impairment- is defined as any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function.e.g., loss of foot, defective vision, or mental retardation.Disability- is defined as any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.Handicap- is defined as a disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or disability, which limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role, that is normal depending on the age, sex, and social and cultural factors for that individual.Taking accidents as an example the above terms can be explained as:AccidentDisease disorderLoss of footImpairment extrinsic or intrinsicCannot walkDisability objectifiedunemployedHandicap socializedDisease --- impairment --- disability --- handicap 