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Path 231 exams reviews
Exam 1


Question 1
2..5 pts
True/False:

Persistent metaplasia can lead to dysplasia.



True



False



Question 2
.5 pts
True/False:


Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia.



True

Correct Answer

False



Question 3
2..5 pts
True/False:


Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is a type of dysplasia.




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True



False



Question 4
.5 pts
True/False:
Endometrial hyperplasia is a normal physiologic occurrence.



True

Correct Answer

False



Question 5
pts
Match the following:



1. Proportion of people with a disease who are positive for that disease
a. Validity
2. How likely the same result will occur if repeated
b. Reliability
3. How a tool measures what it is intended to measure
c. Sensitivity
4. People without the disease who are negative on a given test
d. Specificity




Proportion of people with a disease who are positive for that disease

c. Sensitivity




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How likely the same result will occur if repeated

b. Reliability




How a tool measures what it is intended to measure

a. Validity




People without the disease who are negative on a given test

d. Specificity




Question 6
1..5 pts
Multiple Choice


Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply.



It is involved in cellular respiration




They are found far from the site of energy consumption




They play a role in apoptosis



They control free radicals



Question 7
1..5 pts
Which of the following are true regarding cell communication? Select all that apply.




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Paracrine signaling depends on hormones




Neurotransmitters act through synapses



Enzyme linked receptors act through an on-off switch




Autocrine signaling releases a chemical into the extracellular fluid that affects its own activity



Question 8
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice

Which of the following are false of the cell?


Proteins carry out the functions of the cell membrane.



Lysosomes are the digestive system of the cell.




The rough ER is the site for lipid synthesis.



Microfilaments are thin, threadlike cytoplasmic structures.



Question 9
2..5 pts
Which is true of the cytoskeleton? Select all that apply.




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