Pathology Exam 1 Practice Questions ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Pathology The study of disease and its effects on the body
Pathogenesis The biological mechanism of disease development
Genetic factor in disease etiology Inherited mutation
, Acquired cause of disease Viral infection
Mitochondria The cellular organelle that generates ATP for the cell
Hypoxia Causes cell injury by reducing ATP production
Cause of cell injury Proper oxygenation is NOT a cause of cell injury
Reversible cell injury Allows recovery after stress removal
Cell membrane The main function is to regulate transport of substances
Loss of homeostasis The loss of ability to maintain internal balance in cells
Main purpose of inflammation Protect and begin repair after injury
Phase of inflammation that occurs first Vascular
First cells to arrive at an infection site Neutrophils
Angiogenesis The process of new blood vessel formation during healing
Tissue with the highest regenerative capacity Labile tissue
Healing phase with collagen remodeling Remodeling
Factor that can delay wound healing Infection
Scar tissue formation Occurs when regeneration is insufficient
Example of stable tissue Liver cells
Phase immediately following hemostasis Inflammatory phase
CORRECT ANSWERS
Pathology The study of disease and its effects on the body
Pathogenesis The biological mechanism of disease development
Genetic factor in disease etiology Inherited mutation
, Acquired cause of disease Viral infection
Mitochondria The cellular organelle that generates ATP for the cell
Hypoxia Causes cell injury by reducing ATP production
Cause of cell injury Proper oxygenation is NOT a cause of cell injury
Reversible cell injury Allows recovery after stress removal
Cell membrane The main function is to regulate transport of substances
Loss of homeostasis The loss of ability to maintain internal balance in cells
Main purpose of inflammation Protect and begin repair after injury
Phase of inflammation that occurs first Vascular
First cells to arrive at an infection site Neutrophils
Angiogenesis The process of new blood vessel formation during healing
Tissue with the highest regenerative capacity Labile tissue
Healing phase with collagen remodeling Remodeling
Factor that can delay wound healing Infection
Scar tissue formation Occurs when regeneration is insufficient
Example of stable tissue Liver cells
Phase immediately following hemostasis Inflammatory phase
