For Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical
Practice 1st Edition, by RN Tkacs, Nancy, PhD
questions and answers graded a+
, Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinicalpractice ....................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Chemical And Biochemical Foundations ................................................................. 9
Chapter 3. Molecular Biology, Genetics, And Geneticdiseases ............................................... 15
Chapter 4. Cell Physiology And Pathophysiology.................................................................... 21
Chapter 5. Infectious Disease.................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 6. The Immune System And Leukocyte Function ...................................................... 31
Chapter 7. Neoplasia ................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 8. Blood And Clotting ................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 9. Circulation ............................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 10. Heart ...................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 11. Lungs ..................................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 12. Kidneys .................................................................................................................. 68
Chapter 13. Gastrointestinal Tract ............................................................................................ 75
Chapter 14. Liver....................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 15. Nervous System ..................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System ........................................................................................ 93
Chapter 17. Endocrine System .................................................................................................. 99
,Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinical Practice
1. The Characteristic, Localized Cardinal Signs Of Acute Inflammation Include:
A) Fever.
B) Fatigue.
C) Redness.
D) Granuloma.
2. The Vascular, Hemodynamic Stage Of Acute Inflammation Is Initiated By
Momentary Vasoconstriction Followed By Vasodilation That Causes
Localized:
A) Bleeding.
B) Congestion.
C) Pale Skin.
D) Coolness.
3. The Cellular Stage Of Acute Inflammation Is Marked By The Movement
Of Leukocytes Into The Area. Which Of The Following Cells Arrives
Early In Great Numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
, 4. The Phagocytosis Process Involves Three Distinct Steps. What Is The
Initial Step In The Process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular Killing
C) Antigen Margination
D) Recognition And Adherence
5. Which Of The Following Mediators Of Inflammation Causes Increased
Capillary Permeability And Pain?
A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric Oxide
6. Inflammatory Exudates Are A Combination Of Several Types. Which
Of The Following Exudates Is Composed Of Enmeshed Necrotic
Cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The Acute-Phase Systemic Response Usually Begins Within Hours Of
The Onset Of Inflammation And Includes:
A) Fever And Lethargy.
B) Decreased C-Reactive Protein.
C) Positive Nitrogen Balance.
D) Low Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.