WGU D236 Pathophysiology
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Section 1/3 14 total marks Multiple Choice
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Question 1 1 mark
Which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for pulling fluid from the interstitial space back into the
vascular compartment by exerting a pulling force via plasma proteins?
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A Interstitial hydrostatic pressure B
Capillary oncotic pressure
C Capillary hydrostatic pressure D
Osmotic filtration pressure
Question 2 1 mark
In the context of adaptive immunity, which cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies to fight specific
pathogens?
A Macrophage cells
B Natural Killer (NK) cells
C T cytotoxic cells D B lymphocytes
Question 3 1 mark
Which bone cells are activated by Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) to increase serum calcium levels through the process
of bone resorption?
A Osteoblasts
B Osteoprogenitor cells
C Osteocytes
D Osteoclasts