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A Clear and Helpful Guide to Understanding Pathophysiology – Complete Test Bank This is a complete test bank for the 4th Edition of "Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach to the Mechanisms of Disease." It is designed to help you review core pathophysiologic concepts and test your knowledge before exams. Inside, you will find questions and answers covering all major body systems and disease processes. What's Inside: * Complete chapters from cellular function to complex disease processes * Multiple-choice questions with rationales * Answers provided for every question * Works on any device for convenient studying Topics You'll Study: * Cellular function and adaptation * Inflammation and tissue repair * Altered immunity and infection * Genetic and developmental disorders * Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance * Altered neuronal transmission and sensory function * Hormonal and metabolic regulation * Altered ventilation, perfusion, and elimination * Degenerative changes in aging * Diabetes mellitus and integrated pathophysiology concepts * And more Sample Questions from This Set: Question: The nucleus, which is essential for function and survival of the cell: Answer: contains the genetic code. Question: Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: Answer: extract energy from organic compounds. This Is Helpful For: * Students currently taking a Pathophysiology or Applied Pathophysiology course * Students preparing for NCLEX or other nursing/medical exams * Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms for clinical practice I hope this helps you feel more confident going into your exam.

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Test bank for Applied pathophysiology a conceptual approach to the mechanisms of disease 4th Edition.




APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A CONCEPTUAL APPRO
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(Answers are at the End of Each Chapter)
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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1. The nucleus
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A) is the site of protein synthesis
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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
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of the cell because they:
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A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. = = = = =



B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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C) extract energy from organic compounds.
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D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid
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bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by: A) bound and
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transmembrane proteins. = =



B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. = = = =



C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
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D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-
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cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:
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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.
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5. Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy by:
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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
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into the extracellular fluid.
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A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport
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B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion = = = = = = = =



7. The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials is: A
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) diffusion of current-carrying ions.
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B) millivoltage of electrical potential. = = = =



C) polarization of charged particles. = = = =



D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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8. Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the nu
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mber of layers. Which of the following is a correctly matched description a
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nd type of epithelial tissue?
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A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with intercellular matrix; some do not e
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xtend to surface = = =



B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on basement membr
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C) Glandular epithelium: arise from surface epithelia and underlying connecti
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ve tissue = =



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


basement membrane = =



9. Connective tissue contains fibroblasts that are responsible for: A)
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providing a fibrous framework for capillaries.
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B) synthesis of collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.
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C) forming tendons and the fascia that covers muscles.
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D) filling spaces between tissues to keep organs in place.
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10. Although all muscle tissue cells have some similarities, smooth muscle (also kno
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wn as involuntary muscle) differs by:
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A) having dense bodies attached to actin filaments.
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B) containing sarcomeres between Z lines and M bands.
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C) having rapid contractions and abundant cross-striations.
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D) contracting in response to increased intracellular calcium.
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11. Which of the following aspects of the function of the nucleus is performed by ribo
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somal RNA (rRNA)? = = =



A) Copying and carrying DNA instructions for protein synthesis
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B) Carrying amino acids to the site of protein synthesis
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C) Providing the site where protein synthesis occurs
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D) Regulating and controlling protein synthesis
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12. Breakdown and removal of foreign substances and worn-
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out cell parts are performed by which of the following organelles?
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A) Lysosomes =



B) Golgi apparatus = =



C) Ribosomes =



D) Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) = = =



13. Impairment in the function of peroxisomes would result in: A)
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inadequate sites for protein synthesis.
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B) an inability to transport cellular products across the cell membrane.
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C) insufficient energy production within a cell.= = = = = =



D) accumulation of free radicals in the cytoplasm. = = = = = = =



14. After several months of trying to conceive, a couple is undergoing fertility testi
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ng. Semen analysis indicates that the mans sperm have decreased motility, a fi
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nding that is thought to underlie the couples inability to become pregnant.
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Which of the following cellular components may be defective within the mans s
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perm? =



A) Ribosomes =



B) Microtubules =



C) Mitochondria =



D) Microfilaments =



15. Which of the following statements is true of glycolysis? A)
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Glycolysis requires oxygen.
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B) Glycolysis occurs in cells without mitochondria. = = = = = =



C) Glycolysis provides the majority of the bodys energy needs.
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D) Glycolysis produces energy, water, and carbon dioxide. = = = = = = =



16. Which of the following membrane transport mechanisms requires the greatest am
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ount of energy?
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A) Facilitated diffusion = =



B) Passive transport = =



C) Vesicular transport = =



D) Simple diffusion = =



17. A male patient with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus is experiencing hyper
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glycemia because he lacks sufficient insulin to increase the availability of gluc
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ose transporters in his cell membranes. Consequently, his cells lack intracellula
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r glucose and it accumulates in his blood. Which of the following processes wo
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uld best allow glucose to cross his cell membranes?
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A) Facilitated diffusion = =



B) Simple diffusion = =



C) Secondary active transport = = =



D) Endocytosis =



18. Which of the following statements is true of skeletal muscle cells?
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A) Skeletal muscle cells each have an apical, lateral, and basal surface.
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B) They are closely apposed and are joined by cell-to-
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cell adhesion molecules.
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