NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology UTA Exam 1
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Which cancer produces alpha fetoprotein? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver and
germ cell tumors secrete this into the blood. Found in liver, testicles, or ovaries.
Which cancer produces carcinoembryonic antigen? - CORRECT ANSWER-GI,
pancreas, lung, breast, large intestine, colon, rectal
Which cancer produces beta human chorionic gonadotropin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Germ cell (reproductive)
Which cancer produces prostate specific antigen? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Prostate
Origin of cancer from carcino-? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carcinoma = cancer from
the epithelial tissue
Origin of cancer from sarco-? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cancer arising from the
connective tissue
,Origin of cancer from -oma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Benign tumor
Origin of cancer -blastoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nervous tissue
Lung cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple organs, including
brain
Colorectal cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver, lungs
Testicular cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs, liver, brain
Prostate cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones (especially
lumbar spine), liver
Breast cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones, lung, liver, brain
Head and neck cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphatics,
liver, bones
, Sarcoma site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs
Melanoma site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphatics, lung, liver,
brain, GI
What can Reactive Oxygen Species cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart disease,
Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), CV disease, HTN,
HLD, DM, ischemic heart disease, HF, OSA. Lipid perioxidation, damage proteins,
fragment DNA, less *protein synthesis*, chromatin destruction, damage
mitochondria
What is the body's defense against ROS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antioxidants
(Vitamin E, Vitamin C, cysteine, glutathione, albumin, ceruloplasmin, transferrin)
How are free radicals produced? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Normal cellular
respiration
2. Absorption of extreme energy sources (radiation, UV light)
3. Metabolism of exogenous chemicals, drugs, and pesticides
4. Transition of metals
5. Nitric oxide acting like a chemical mediator and a free radical
Newest 2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Which cancer produces alpha fetoprotein? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver and
germ cell tumors secrete this into the blood. Found in liver, testicles, or ovaries.
Which cancer produces carcinoembryonic antigen? - CORRECT ANSWER-GI,
pancreas, lung, breast, large intestine, colon, rectal
Which cancer produces beta human chorionic gonadotropin? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Germ cell (reproductive)
Which cancer produces prostate specific antigen? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Prostate
Origin of cancer from carcino-? - CORRECT ANSWER-Carcinoma = cancer from
the epithelial tissue
Origin of cancer from sarco-? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cancer arising from the
connective tissue
,Origin of cancer from -oma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Benign tumor
Origin of cancer -blastoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nervous tissue
Lung cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple organs, including
brain
Colorectal cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver, lungs
Testicular cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs, liver, brain
Prostate cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones (especially
lumbar spine), liver
Breast cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bones, lung, liver, brain
Head and neck cancer site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphatics,
liver, bones
, Sarcoma site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lungs
Melanoma site of metastasis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lymphatics, lung, liver,
brain, GI
What can Reactive Oxygen Species cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart disease,
Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), CV disease, HTN,
HLD, DM, ischemic heart disease, HF, OSA. Lipid perioxidation, damage proteins,
fragment DNA, less *protein synthesis*, chromatin destruction, damage
mitochondria
What is the body's defense against ROS? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antioxidants
(Vitamin E, Vitamin C, cysteine, glutathione, albumin, ceruloplasmin, transferrin)
How are free radicals produced? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Normal cellular
respiration
2. Absorption of extreme energy sources (radiation, UV light)
3. Metabolism of exogenous chemicals, drugs, and pesticides
4. Transition of metals
5. Nitric oxide acting like a chemical mediator and a free radical
