Basic Pathology exam questions and answers fully solved
Which feature is characteristic of cell apoptosis? - Answersintact cellular contents
This type of necrosis is encountered most often in foci of tuberculosis infection and has a friable
yellow-white appearance. - AnswersCaseous necrosis
Shrinkage in the size of the cell by the loss of cell substance is known as _________. -
AnswersAtrophy
What is the correct sequence in the mechanism of leukocyte migration through blood vessels? -
AnswersRolling, Integrin activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
Macrophages are a type of cell likely to be involved in response to each of the following injuries
except:
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - AnswersAcute respiratory distress syndrome
In ___________, there is an outpouring of a watery, relatively protein-poor fluid that derives
either from the plasma or from the secretions of mesothelial cells lining the peritoneal, pleural
and pericardial cavities.
A. Fibrinous inflammation
B. Suppurative inflammation
C. Serous inflammation
D. Chronic inflammation - AnswersSerous inflammation
Large (1 to 2 cm) subcutaneous hematomas also known as bruises. - AnswersEcchymosis
An uncommon, grave complication of labor and the immediate postpartum period; this type of
embolism releases fluid into the maternal circulation via tears in the placental membrane
and/or uterine vein rupture. - AnswersAmniotic fluid embolism
_________ shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume. -
Answershypovolemic
, During this stage of shock, reflex compensatory mechanisms are activated and vital organ
perfusion is maintained.
A. Nonprogressive
B. Progressive
C. Irreversible
D. Final stage - AnswersNonprogressive
These hypersensitivity disorders involve antigen-antibody complexes that are formed in the
circulation and may deposit in blood vessels, leading to complement activation and acute
inflammation. - AnswersImmune complex mediated (type 3) hypersensitivity
Anaphylaxis, allergies and bronchial asthma (atopic forms) are prototypical disorders of this
type of hypersensitivity: - AnswersImmediate (type I) hypersensitivity
This syndrome is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, resulting from immune- mediated
destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands. - AnswersSjogren syndrome
The 2010 highest estimated cancer deaths in both men and women is a result of this type of
cancer. - AnswersLung and Bronchus
Which cell property is considered a "hallmark of cancer"?
A. Evasion of cell death
B. Development of sustained angiogenesis C. Self-sufficiency in growth signals
D. All of the above - AnswersAll of the above
These cells are capable of destroying tumor cells without previous sensitization and may
provide the first line of defense against tumor cells. - Answersnatural killer cells
This group of diseases is characterized by defects in collagen synthesis or structure; they are all
single-gene disorders with the mode of inheritance encompassing both autosomal dominant
and recessive patterns. - AnswersEhlers-Danlos syndrome
Congenital heart defects, simian crease, mental retardation and abundant neck skin are all
characteristics of this Trisomy. - AnswersTrisomy 21
A term referring to the accumulation of edema fluid in the fetus during intrauterine growth -
AnswersFetal hydrops
The most common renal neoplasm of childhood is _________. - AnswersWilms
Which feature is characteristic of cell apoptosis? - Answersintact cellular contents
This type of necrosis is encountered most often in foci of tuberculosis infection and has a friable
yellow-white appearance. - AnswersCaseous necrosis
Shrinkage in the size of the cell by the loss of cell substance is known as _________. -
AnswersAtrophy
What is the correct sequence in the mechanism of leukocyte migration through blood vessels? -
AnswersRolling, Integrin activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
Macrophages are a type of cell likely to be involved in response to each of the following injuries
except:
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - AnswersAcute respiratory distress syndrome
In ___________, there is an outpouring of a watery, relatively protein-poor fluid that derives
either from the plasma or from the secretions of mesothelial cells lining the peritoneal, pleural
and pericardial cavities.
A. Fibrinous inflammation
B. Suppurative inflammation
C. Serous inflammation
D. Chronic inflammation - AnswersSerous inflammation
Large (1 to 2 cm) subcutaneous hematomas also known as bruises. - AnswersEcchymosis
An uncommon, grave complication of labor and the immediate postpartum period; this type of
embolism releases fluid into the maternal circulation via tears in the placental membrane
and/or uterine vein rupture. - AnswersAmniotic fluid embolism
_________ shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume. -
Answershypovolemic
, During this stage of shock, reflex compensatory mechanisms are activated and vital organ
perfusion is maintained.
A. Nonprogressive
B. Progressive
C. Irreversible
D. Final stage - AnswersNonprogressive
These hypersensitivity disorders involve antigen-antibody complexes that are formed in the
circulation and may deposit in blood vessels, leading to complement activation and acute
inflammation. - AnswersImmune complex mediated (type 3) hypersensitivity
Anaphylaxis, allergies and bronchial asthma (atopic forms) are prototypical disorders of this
type of hypersensitivity: - AnswersImmediate (type I) hypersensitivity
This syndrome is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, resulting from immune- mediated
destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands. - AnswersSjogren syndrome
The 2010 highest estimated cancer deaths in both men and women is a result of this type of
cancer. - AnswersLung and Bronchus
Which cell property is considered a "hallmark of cancer"?
A. Evasion of cell death
B. Development of sustained angiogenesis C. Self-sufficiency in growth signals
D. All of the above - AnswersAll of the above
These cells are capable of destroying tumor cells without previous sensitization and may
provide the first line of defense against tumor cells. - Answersnatural killer cells
This group of diseases is characterized by defects in collagen synthesis or structure; they are all
single-gene disorders with the mode of inheritance encompassing both autosomal dominant
and recessive patterns. - AnswersEhlers-Danlos syndrome
Congenital heart defects, simian crease, mental retardation and abundant neck skin are all
characteristics of this Trisomy. - AnswersTrisomy 21
A term referring to the accumulation of edema fluid in the fetus during intrauterine growth -
AnswersFetal hydrops
The most common renal neoplasm of childhood is _________. - AnswersWilms
