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This Test Bank for Essentials of Pathophysiology, 4th Edition by Carol Mattson Porth is an essential resource for nursing and healthcare students preparing for exams and mastering the core concepts of pathophysiology. It includes hundreds of multiple-choice questions organized by chapter, covering all major systems and disorders—from cellular function and inflammation to cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and neurological diseases. Each question is accompanied by a detailed answer key, making it an ideal tool for self-assessment, exam review, and reinforcing critical thinking skills. Whether you're studying for the NCLEX, course exams, or clinical practice, this test bank provides the practice and insight needed to succeed.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1

Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function 2
Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging 8
Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever 15
Chapter 04 - Cell Proliferation, Tissue Regeneration, and Repair 22
Chapter 05 - Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance 26
Chapter 06 - Genetic and Congenital Disorders 32
Chapter 07 - Neoplasia 38
Chapter 08 - Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 45
Chapter 09 - Stress and Adaptation 52
Chapter 10 - Disorders of Nutritional Status 59
Chapter 11 - Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues 65
Chapter 12 - Disorders of Hemostasis 72
Chapter 13 - Disorders of Red Blood Cells 79
Chapter 14 - Mechanisms of Infectious Disease 86
Chapter 15 - Innate and Adaptive Immunity 93
Chapter 16 - Disorders of the Immune Response 100
Chapter 17 - Control of Cardiovascular Function 107
Chapter 18 - Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure 113
Chapter 19 - Disorders of Cardiac Function 120
Chapter 20 - Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock 127
Chapter 21 - Control of Respiratory Function 134
Chapter 22 - Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders 140
Chapter 23 - Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange 147
Chapter 24 - Structure and Function of the Kidney 153
Chapter 25 - Disorders of Renal Function 160
Chapter 26 - Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease 166
Chapter 27 - Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract 173
Chapter 28 - Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System 180
Chapter 29 - Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function 187
Chapter 30 - Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Function 193
Chapter 31 - Mechanisms of Endocrine Control 199
Chapter 32 - Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism 206
Chapter 33 - Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome 212
Chapter 34 - Organization and Control of Neural Function 219
Chapter 35 - Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Headache 225
Chapter 36 - Disorders of Neuromuscular Function 231
Chapter 37 - Disorders of Brain Function 238
Chapter 38 - Disorders of Special Sensory Function 245
Chapter 39 - Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System 251
Chapter 40 - Disorders of the Female Genitourinary System 257
Chapter 41 - Sexually Transmitted Infections 263
Chapter 42 - Structure and Function of the Skeletal System 269
Chapter 43 - Disorders of the Skeletal System 275
Chapter 44 - Disorders of the Skeletal System 282
Chapter 45 - Structure and Function of the Integumentum 288
Chapter 46 - Disorders of Skin Integrity and Function 294

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Answers at the end of chapter
Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function


1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell.


A) is the site of protein synthesis


B) contains the genetic code


C) transforms cellular energy


D) initiates aerobic metabolism


2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because
they:


A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.


B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.


C) extract energy from organic compounds.


D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.


3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the
specific membrane functions are carried out by:


A) bound and transmembrane proteins.


B) complex, long carbohydrate chains.


C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.


D) a gating system of selective ion channels.


4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:


A) displace surface receptor proteins.


B) accumulate within cell gap junctions.


C) bind to contractile microfilaments.

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D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.


5. Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy by:


A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP.


B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water.


C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.


D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.


6. Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in into the extracellular fluid.


A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport


B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms


C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances


D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion


7. The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials is:


A) diffusion of current-carrying ions.


B) millivoltage of electrical potential.


C) polarization of charged particles.


D) ion channel neurotransmission.


8. Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the number of layers. Which of
the following is a correctl y matched descriptio n and type of epithelial tissue?


A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with intercellular matrix; some do not extend to surface


B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on basement membrane


C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surface epithelia and underlying connective tissue


D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of cells; deepest layer rests on basement membrane

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