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RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
type 1 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that usually
develops during childhood or adolescence and is characterized
by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose
levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that develops
especially in adults and most often obese individuals and that is
characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired
insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to
compensate with increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes - ANSWER The pathophysiology of
diabetes involves plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the
central nervous system to mobilize energy reserves. It is based
on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma
glucose, the speed that plasma glucose concentrations fall, and
other available metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a
surge in autonomic activity.
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acromegaly - ANSWER abnormal enlargement of the
extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism - ANSWER excessive activity of the thyroid
gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism - ANSWER Hyperparathyroidism is a
condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands
become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid hormone
(PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a
condition known as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism - ANSWER pituitary gigantism when your
child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which
is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will have a
lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and
heart failure
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hypothyroidism - ANSWER A disorder caused by a thyroid gland
that is slower and less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate
weight gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
ØLoss of eyebrow
Menstrual irregularity
primary hypothyroidism - ANSWER Hashimoto's disease (causes
your immune system to mistakenly attack your thyroid) fatigue,
lethargy, sensitivity to cold, depression, muscle weakness.
secondary hypothyroidism - ANSWER low TSH low levels of T3
and T4
RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
type 1 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that usually
develops during childhood or adolescence and is characterized
by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose
levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes - ANSWER Diabetes of a form that develops
especially in adults and most often obese individuals and that is
characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired
insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to
compensate with increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes - ANSWER The pathophysiology of
diabetes involves plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the
central nervous system to mobilize energy reserves. It is based
on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma
glucose, the speed that plasma glucose concentrations fall, and
other available metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a
surge in autonomic activity.
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acromegaly - ANSWER abnormal enlargement of the
extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism - ANSWER excessive activity of the thyroid
gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism - ANSWER Hyperparathyroidism is a
condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands
become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid hormone
(PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a
condition known as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism - ANSWER pituitary gigantism when your
child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which
is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will have a
lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and
heart failure
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hypothyroidism - ANSWER A disorder caused by a thyroid gland
that is slower and less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate
weight gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
ØLoss of eyebrow
Menstrual irregularity
primary hypothyroidism - ANSWER Hashimoto's disease (causes
your immune system to mistakenly attack your thyroid) fatigue,
lethargy, sensitivity to cold, depression, muscle weakness.
secondary hypothyroidism - ANSWER low TSH low levels of T3
and T4
