RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAMINATION TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ 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
◉ 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
EXAMINATION TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ 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
◉ 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
