GNRS515 - ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
GUARANTEED PASS
T/F: Non-dividing cells, such as myocardial
fibers, are capable of hypertrophy, but not
hyperplasia. - Correct Answer-True
T/F: Dysplasia is a common type of normal
cellular adaptation. - Correct Answer-False
T/F: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia rarely occur
together. - Correct Answer-False
T/F: A man with a history of smoking has a
bronchial biopsy showing that the normal
columnar ciliated epithelial cells have been
replaced by stratified squamous epithelial
cells. The man is correctly told that this
process could be reversed if he quits smoking.
- Correct Answer-True
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,T/F: Dysplastic changes may be reversible, but
more commonly become malignant. - Correct
Answer-True
Which type of cell adaptation occurs when
normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the
bronchial lining have been replaced by
stratified squamous epithelial cells?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Dysplasia
D. Anaplasia - Correct Answer-B. Metaplasia
The mammary glands enlarge during
pregnancy primarily as a consequence of:
A. Compensatory hyperplasia
B. Hormonal hyperplasia
C. Hormonal anaplasia
D. Hormonal dysplasia - Correct Answer-B.
Hormonal Hyperplasia
When the heart's workload increases, what
changes occur to the myocardial cells?
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,A. They divide
B. They increase in size
C. They increase in number
D. They undergo metaplasia - Correct
Answer-B. They increase in size
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells
divide under the influence of estrogen; this is
an example of hormonal:
A. Hyperplasia.
B. Dysplasia.
C. Hypertrophy
D. Anaplasia - Correct Answer-A. Hyperplasia
The abnormal proliferation of cells in response
to excessive hormonal stimulation is called:
A. Dysplasia.
B. Pathologic dysplasia
C. Hyperplasia
D. Pathologic hyperplasia - Correct Answer-
D. Pathologic Hyperplasia
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, Removal of part of the liver leads to
______________ of the remaining liver cells.
A. Dysplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Compensatory hyperplasia
D. Compensatory dysplasia - Correct Answer-
C. Compensatory Hyperplasia
During ischemia, what effect does the loss of
the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level have
on cells?
A. Cells shrink because of the influx of Ca
B. Cells shrink because of the influx of KCl
C. Cells swell because of the influx of NaCl
D. Cells swell because of the influx of NO -
Correct Answer-C. Cells swell because of the
influx of NaCl
What is a consequence of plasma membrane
damage to the mitochondria?
A. Enzymatic digestion halts DNA synthesis.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
GUARANTEED PASS
T/F: Non-dividing cells, such as myocardial
fibers, are capable of hypertrophy, but not
hyperplasia. - Correct Answer-True
T/F: Dysplasia is a common type of normal
cellular adaptation. - Correct Answer-False
T/F: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia rarely occur
together. - Correct Answer-False
T/F: A man with a history of smoking has a
bronchial biopsy showing that the normal
columnar ciliated epithelial cells have been
replaced by stratified squamous epithelial
cells. The man is correctly told that this
process could be reversed if he quits smoking.
- Correct Answer-True
1
,T/F: Dysplastic changes may be reversible, but
more commonly become malignant. - Correct
Answer-True
Which type of cell adaptation occurs when
normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells of the
bronchial lining have been replaced by
stratified squamous epithelial cells?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Dysplasia
D. Anaplasia - Correct Answer-B. Metaplasia
The mammary glands enlarge during
pregnancy primarily as a consequence of:
A. Compensatory hyperplasia
B. Hormonal hyperplasia
C. Hormonal anaplasia
D. Hormonal dysplasia - Correct Answer-B.
Hormonal Hyperplasia
When the heart's workload increases, what
changes occur to the myocardial cells?
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,A. They divide
B. They increase in size
C. They increase in number
D. They undergo metaplasia - Correct
Answer-B. They increase in size
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells
divide under the influence of estrogen; this is
an example of hormonal:
A. Hyperplasia.
B. Dysplasia.
C. Hypertrophy
D. Anaplasia - Correct Answer-A. Hyperplasia
The abnormal proliferation of cells in response
to excessive hormonal stimulation is called:
A. Dysplasia.
B. Pathologic dysplasia
C. Hyperplasia
D. Pathologic hyperplasia - Correct Answer-
D. Pathologic Hyperplasia
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, Removal of part of the liver leads to
______________ of the remaining liver cells.
A. Dysplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Compensatory hyperplasia
D. Compensatory dysplasia - Correct Answer-
C. Compensatory Hyperplasia
During ischemia, what effect does the loss of
the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level have
on cells?
A. Cells shrink because of the influx of Ca
B. Cells shrink because of the influx of KCl
C. Cells swell because of the influx of NaCl
D. Cells swell because of the influx of NO -
Correct Answer-C. Cells swell because of the
influx of NaCl
What is a consequence of plasma membrane
damage to the mitochondria?
A. Enzymatic digestion halts DNA synthesis.
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