Pathophysiology Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
3 Hormone receptor disorders? Correct Answer decrease in
receptor, impaired receptor function, unusual expression of
receptor function.
A characteristic shared by diabetes mellitus and insipidus is ?
Correct Answer polyuria
A hormone that has the same anti diuretic effect is? Correct
Answer Oxytocin
A major duct of the female reproductive system is the Correct
Answer uterine tube
A yeast vaginitis may be caused by? Correct Answer
overgrowth of candida, declining # of lactobacilli, and chronic
use of antibiotics
ACTH deprivation effects: Correct Answer nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, fatigue, and weakness develop
Adenomyosis? Correct Answer is the presence of endometrial
glands and stroma within the uterine myometrium
Aldosterone maintains electrolyte balance by? Correct Answer
retaining water and sodium and excreting potassium
Alpha cells? Correct Answer Glucagon
,Anorgasmic or orgasmic dysfunction? Correct Answer inability
to reach climax
Autocrine? Correct Answer Hormone affects cell that secretes
it (within the cell)
Autoimmune Thyroiditis? Correct Answer Results in gradual
destruction of thyroid tissue by infiltration of lymphocytes.
Bacterial Vaginosis? Correct Answer Cause is unknown, but
results when multiple bacteria proliferate when normal vaginal
flora is decreased or absent.
Balanitis? Correct Answer Glans penis swelling
Bartholinitis or bartholin cyst? Correct Answer inflammation
of one or both of the ducts that lead from the introitus to the
bartholin glands or of the gland. Usually caused by
microorganisms.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Correct Answer Cuases
problems as the prostatic tissue compresses the urethra where it
passes through the prostate. Eventually the bladder is unable to
empty all urine.
Beta cells secrete what? Correct Answer Insulin
Bioassay Correct Answer Uses graded doses of hormones in a
reference preparation and comparisons to unknowns.
,Cardinal signs of SIADH? Correct Answer Symptoms of water
intoxication: hyponatremia (low serum sodium), serum hypo-
osmolarity, inappropriately concentrated urine
(hyperosmolarity)
Cause of Galactorrhea? Correct Answer Excessive prolactin.
May be caused by meds, hypothyroidism, pituitary tumors,
chronic stress, persistent and repeated sucking or squeezing of
the nipples.
Cause of Variocle? Correct Answer Incompetent or
congenitally absent valves in the spermatic veins which permits
blood to pool in the veins.
Causes of secondary hyperparathyroidism? Correct Answer
increase in PTH due to chronic disease such as renal failure
which results in hyperphosphatemia, reduced vit.D,
hypocalcemia all of which stimulate PTH release.
cells that produce testosterone are called? Correct Answer
interstitial endocrinocytes
Central Pontine Myelinolysis? Correct Answer Can occur if
hyponatremia is corrected too quickly and is a severe neurologic
disorder.
Cervical Cancer Contributing Factors? Correct Answer
Infection of the cervix with HPV, sex before 16, multiple
partners, smoking, diet and vitamin deficiencies
, Cervical Cancer Factors? Correct Answer Smoking, chlamydia,
HIV, immunosuppression, poor nutrition
Cervicitis and cause? Correct Answer Inflammation of the
cervix caused by STD and caused cervix to become red and
swollen.
Chancriod? Correct Answer or soft chancre is an acute
infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi most frequently
occurring in underdeveloped countries.
Characteristics of hormones (4)? Correct Answer specific rates
and patterns of secretion, operate within feedback systems,
affect only cells with appropriate protein receptors, are
constantly excreted and inactivates by the kidneys and liver
Chlamydia symptoms? Correct Answer Acute urethral
syndrome (dysuria, urirnary frequency, sterile pus in urine),
nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), mucopurulent cervicitis, PID
Chlamydia. C. Trachomatis? Correct Answer the most
common bacterial STI in the US and is the leading cause of
preventable infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
Chostek sign? Correct Answer Used to see the effects of low
PTH; contraction of the facial muscle is elicited by tapping the
facial nerves at the angle of the jaw.
Classic symptoms of diabetes? Correct Answer polyuria,
polyphagia, polydipsia, and unexplained weightloss
3 Hormone receptor disorders? Correct Answer decrease in
receptor, impaired receptor function, unusual expression of
receptor function.
A characteristic shared by diabetes mellitus and insipidus is ?
Correct Answer polyuria
A hormone that has the same anti diuretic effect is? Correct
Answer Oxytocin
A major duct of the female reproductive system is the Correct
Answer uterine tube
A yeast vaginitis may be caused by? Correct Answer
overgrowth of candida, declining # of lactobacilli, and chronic
use of antibiotics
ACTH deprivation effects: Correct Answer nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, fatigue, and weakness develop
Adenomyosis? Correct Answer is the presence of endometrial
glands and stroma within the uterine myometrium
Aldosterone maintains electrolyte balance by? Correct Answer
retaining water and sodium and excreting potassium
Alpha cells? Correct Answer Glucagon
,Anorgasmic or orgasmic dysfunction? Correct Answer inability
to reach climax
Autocrine? Correct Answer Hormone affects cell that secretes
it (within the cell)
Autoimmune Thyroiditis? Correct Answer Results in gradual
destruction of thyroid tissue by infiltration of lymphocytes.
Bacterial Vaginosis? Correct Answer Cause is unknown, but
results when multiple bacteria proliferate when normal vaginal
flora is decreased or absent.
Balanitis? Correct Answer Glans penis swelling
Bartholinitis or bartholin cyst? Correct Answer inflammation
of one or both of the ducts that lead from the introitus to the
bartholin glands or of the gland. Usually caused by
microorganisms.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Correct Answer Cuases
problems as the prostatic tissue compresses the urethra where it
passes through the prostate. Eventually the bladder is unable to
empty all urine.
Beta cells secrete what? Correct Answer Insulin
Bioassay Correct Answer Uses graded doses of hormones in a
reference preparation and comparisons to unknowns.
,Cardinal signs of SIADH? Correct Answer Symptoms of water
intoxication: hyponatremia (low serum sodium), serum hypo-
osmolarity, inappropriately concentrated urine
(hyperosmolarity)
Cause of Galactorrhea? Correct Answer Excessive prolactin.
May be caused by meds, hypothyroidism, pituitary tumors,
chronic stress, persistent and repeated sucking or squeezing of
the nipples.
Cause of Variocle? Correct Answer Incompetent or
congenitally absent valves in the spermatic veins which permits
blood to pool in the veins.
Causes of secondary hyperparathyroidism? Correct Answer
increase in PTH due to chronic disease such as renal failure
which results in hyperphosphatemia, reduced vit.D,
hypocalcemia all of which stimulate PTH release.
cells that produce testosterone are called? Correct Answer
interstitial endocrinocytes
Central Pontine Myelinolysis? Correct Answer Can occur if
hyponatremia is corrected too quickly and is a severe neurologic
disorder.
Cervical Cancer Contributing Factors? Correct Answer
Infection of the cervix with HPV, sex before 16, multiple
partners, smoking, diet and vitamin deficiencies
, Cervical Cancer Factors? Correct Answer Smoking, chlamydia,
HIV, immunosuppression, poor nutrition
Cervicitis and cause? Correct Answer Inflammation of the
cervix caused by STD and caused cervix to become red and
swollen.
Chancriod? Correct Answer or soft chancre is an acute
infection caused by Haemophilus ducreyi most frequently
occurring in underdeveloped countries.
Characteristics of hormones (4)? Correct Answer specific rates
and patterns of secretion, operate within feedback systems,
affect only cells with appropriate protein receptors, are
constantly excreted and inactivates by the kidneys and liver
Chlamydia symptoms? Correct Answer Acute urethral
syndrome (dysuria, urirnary frequency, sterile pus in urine),
nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), mucopurulent cervicitis, PID
Chlamydia. C. Trachomatis? Correct Answer the most
common bacterial STI in the US and is the leading cause of
preventable infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
Chostek sign? Correct Answer Used to see the effects of low
PTH; contraction of the facial muscle is elicited by tapping the
facial nerves at the angle of the jaw.
Classic symptoms of diabetes? Correct Answer polyuria,
polyphagia, polydipsia, and unexplained weightloss
