NSG 5003- Advanced Pathophysiology-Wk 1 (Ch 1-3) Questions and Verified Answers

NSG 5003- Advanced Pathophysiology-Wk 1 (Ch
1-3) Questions and Verified Answers
ATP Correct Answer: Functions as energy-transferring molecule

Oxidative phosphorylation Correct Answer: occurs in mitochondria; mechanism by
which energy is produced from carbs, fats, & proteins

Atrophy Correct Answer: decrease in cellular size

Hypertophy Correct Answer: increase in cellular size by increased work demand or
hormonal situation

Hyperplasia Correct Answer: increase cellular number by increased cellular division

Dysplasia Correct Answer: abnormal change in size, shape, & organization of
mature tissue cells

Metaplasia Correct Answer: reversible replacement of one mature cell type by
another less mature cell type

Cell Injury Correct Answer: caused by hypoxia

Free Radicals Correct Answer: can cause lipid peroxidation or destruction of
unsaturated fatty acids, alterations of proteins, & alterations in DNA

Apoptosis Correct Answer: cell death from programmed, selective self destruction

Necrosis Correct Answer: sum of changes after local cell death & includes
inflammation & cell lysis

PTH Correct Answer: parathyroid hormone