Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology:
A Conceptua Approach 4TH Edition
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by Judi Nath, Carie Braun & Cindy
Anderson
Chapter Guide 1-18| A+ Verified Answers
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, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell.
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A) is the site of protein synthesis
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B) contains the genetic code F F F
C) transforms cellular energy F F
D) initiates aerobic metabolism F F
2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because
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they:
A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.
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B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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C) extract energy from organic compounds.
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D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the
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specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins.
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B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. F F F
C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
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D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:
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A) displace surface receptor proteins. F F F
B) accumulate within cell gap junctions. F F F F
C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
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D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
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5. Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy by:
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A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP. F F F F F
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,B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water.
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C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.
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D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.
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6. Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in into the extracellular fluid.
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A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport
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B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion
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7. The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials is:
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A) diffusion of current-carrying ions.
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B) millivoltage of electrical potential. F F F
C) polarization of charged particles. F F F
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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8. Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the number of layers. Which of
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the following is a correctly matched description and type of epithelial tissue?
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A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with intercellular matrix; some do not extend to surface
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B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on basement membrane
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C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surface epithelia and underlying connective tissue
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D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of cells; deepest layer rests on basement membrane
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9. Connective tissue contains fibroblasts that are responsible for:
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A) providing a fibrous framework for capillaries.
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B) synthesis of collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.
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C) forming tendons and the fascia that covers muscles.
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D) filling spaces between tissues to keep organs in place.
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, 10. Although all muscle tissue cells have some similarities, smooth muscle (also known as involuntary
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muscle) differs by:
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A) having dense bodies attached to actin filaments.
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B) containing sarcomeres between Z lines and M bands.
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C) having rapid contractions and abundant cross-striations.
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D) contracting in response to increased intracellular calcium.
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11. Which of the following aspects of the function of the nucleus is performed by ribosomal RNA
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(rRNA)?
A) Copying and carrying DNA instructions for protein synthesis
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B) Carrying amino acids to the site of protein synthesis
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C) Providing the site where protein synthesis occurs
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D) Regulating and controlling protein synthesis
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12. Breakdown and removal of foreign substances and worn-out cell parts are performed by which of the
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following organelles?
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A) Lysosomes
B) Golgi apparatus
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C) Ribosomes
D) Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) F F
13. Impairment in the function of peroxisomes would result in:
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A) inadequate sites for protein synthesis.
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B) an inability to transport cellular products across the cell membrane.
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C) insufficient energy production within a cell.
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D) accumulation of free radicals in the cytoplasm. F F F F F F
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A Conceptua Approach 4TH Edition
F
by Judi Nath, Carie Braun & Cindy
Anderson
Chapter Guide 1-18| A+ Verified Answers
1|P a g e
, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell.
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A) is the site of protein synthesis
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B) contains the genetic code F F F
C) transforms cellular energy F F
D) initiates aerobic metabolism F F
2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because
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they:
A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.
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B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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C) extract energy from organic compounds.
F F F F
D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the
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specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins.
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B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. F F F
C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
F F F F
D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:
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A) displace surface receptor proteins. F F F
B) accumulate within cell gap junctions. F F F F
C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
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D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
F F F F
5. Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy by:
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A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP. F F F F F
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,B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water.
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C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.
F F F F F
D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.
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6. Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in into the extracellular fluid.
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A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport
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B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion
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7. The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials is:
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A) diffusion of current-carrying ions.
F F F
B) millivoltage of electrical potential. F F F
C) polarization of charged particles. F F F
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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8. Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the number of layers. Which of
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the following is a correctly matched description and type of epithelial tissue?
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A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with intercellular matrix; some do not extend to surface
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B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on basement membrane
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C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surface epithelia and underlying connective tissue
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D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of cells; deepest layer rests on basement membrane
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9. Connective tissue contains fibroblasts that are responsible for:
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A) providing a fibrous framework for capillaries.
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B) synthesis of collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.
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C) forming tendons and the fascia that covers muscles.
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D) filling spaces between tissues to keep organs in place.
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, 10. Although all muscle tissue cells have some similarities, smooth muscle (also known as involuntary
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muscle) differs by:
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A) having dense bodies attached to actin filaments.
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B) containing sarcomeres between Z lines and M bands.
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C) having rapid contractions and abundant cross-striations.
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D) contracting in response to increased intracellular calcium.
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11. Which of the following aspects of the function of the nucleus is performed by ribosomal RNA
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(rRNA)?
A) Copying and carrying DNA instructions for protein synthesis
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B) Carrying amino acids to the site of protein synthesis
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C) Providing the site where protein synthesis occurs
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D) Regulating and controlling protein synthesis
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12. Breakdown and removal of foreign substances and worn-out cell parts are performed by which of the
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following organelles?
F
A) Lysosomes
B) Golgi apparatus
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C) Ribosomes
D) Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) F F
13. Impairment in the function of peroxisomes would result in:
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A) inadequate sites for protein synthesis.
F F F F
B) an inability to transport cellular products across the cell membrane.
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C) insufficient energy production within a cell.
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D) accumulation of free radicals in the cytoplasm. F F F F F F
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