Pathophysiology Quiz
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Which term refers to an illness is always present in a given population.
A. Pandemic
B. Prevalence
C. Endemic
D. Outbreak
The abnormal decrease (reduction) in the total amount of water/fluid in the body is called:
A. dehydration
B. sweating
C. diarrhea
D. vomiting
_____ is a logically stepped process used for investigating and acquiring or expanding our understanding.
A. scientific information
B. non-scientific information
C. promotional material
D. non-promotional material
During ______ metabolism, there is an adequate supply of oxygen for the creation of energy in the human body.
A. chronic
B. aerobic
C. anaerobic
D. anemic
Which term refers to an existing number of cases of a particular disease in a certain population.
A. Pandemic
B. Prevalence
C. Endemic
D. Outbreak
Neurons require insulin to have Glucose enter its tissues.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which type of adaptation occurs in response to chronic stress?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Hypertrophy
C. Atrophy
D. Metaplasia
How does inflammation contribute to the repair process?
A. By causing more damage to tissues
B. By promoting the formation of scar tissue
C. By initiating the proliferation of new cells
D. By suppressing the immune system
When the top portion of the stomach is protruding through the stomach it is called what
A. Incisional hernia
B. Umbilical hernia
C. Inguinal hernia
D. Hiatal hernia
The study of how disease processes affect the functions of the body
A. Pathophysiology
B. Pathology
C. Perfusion
D. Hypoperfusion
WHich of the following can cause scarring of the cardiac tissue, which can lead to mitral valve prolapse
A. Atherosclerosis
B. Chronic hypertension
C. Endocarditis
D. Family history of CHF
Which type of investigation involves designing a fair test with an identified control variable?
A. Analytical
B. Experimental
C. Comparative
D. Descriptive
What is a deviation from the normal state of health or from a state of wellness?
A. Functional impairment
B. Dsyfunction
C. Debilitated state
D. Disease
a progressive decrease in bone density and strength due to a decline in calcium deposits is called
A. Myasthenia gravis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Gout
A toddler is assessed by an EMR and is suspected of experiencing hypoperfusion (shock) because his capillary refill time is delayed. What is this most likely caused by?
A. vasodilation (vessels get larger)
B. cold room temperature
C. medicine he has been taking
D. vasoconstriction (vessels get smaller)
This occurs when tissue protrudes at a surgical site.
A. Incisional hernia
B. Umbilical hernia
C. Inguinal hernia
D. Hiatal hernia
Which term refers to a suddenly occurring disease in a limited geographic area in unexpected numbers.
A. Pandemic
B. Prevalence
C. Endemic
D. Outbreak
This is a chronic liver disease caused by alcohol use disorder, hepatitis C, and chronic hepatitis B
A. Cirrhosis
B. Crohn’s disease
C. Cholelithiasis
D. Colorectal cancer
The renewal of damaged liver cells is an example of _____.
A. scar formation
B. inflammation
C. regeneration
D. fibrosis
Edema is most appropriately defined as
A. an electrolyte imbalance
B. dehydration
C. swelling
D. hypoglycemia
Which system brings carbon dioxide back to the lungs for elimination
A. Respiratory
B. Cardiovascular
C. Integumentary
D. Muscular
The lack of oxygen and nutrients going to the cells is called
A. Hypoperfusion
B. Pathology
C. Perfusion
D. Pathophysiology
_____ is the change of one adult cell type to another.
A. Metaplasia
B. Necrosis
C. Hyperplasia
D. Dysplasia
Influx of Ca++ ions in the cell is an indication of ________
A. Atrophy
B. Hypertrophy
C. Reversible cell injury
D. Irreversible cell injury
This cellular adaptive response is characterized by changes in the size, shape, and organization of cells, resulting in unbalanced tissue growth.
A. Atrophy
B. Hypertrophy
C. Hyperplasia
D. metaplasia
E. Dysplasia
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