WGU C805 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT V1, V2 & V3 NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| C805 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (RECENT!!)

WGU C805 OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT V1, V2 & V3 NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| C805
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (RECENT!!)


Cellular Adaptation & Injury

1. What is the primary feature of cellular adaptation?

 A. Permanent cell death
 B. Reversible structural or functional change
 C. Immediate infection response
 D. Genetic mutation only

ANSWER: B - Adaptation allows cells to survive stress

2. Which condition is characterized by hypoxia-induced cell injury?

 A. Hyperplasia
 B. Ischemia
 C. Metaplasia
 D. Dysplasia

, ANSWER: B - Ischemia reduces oxygen supply

3. Apoptosis is best described as:

 A. Uncontrolled cell death
 B. Programmed cell death
 C. Infectious destruction
 D. Tumor formation

ANSWER: B - Apoptosis is regulated




Inflammation & Immunity

4. A hallmark of inflammation is:

 A. Bradycardia
 B. Vasoconstriction
 C. Redness and swelling
 D. Hypothermia

ANSWER: C - Inflammation increases blood flow and permeability

5. Histamine is primarily released by:

 A. Neutrophils
 B. Mast cells
 C. Erythrocytes
 D. Platelets only

ANSWER: B - Mast cells trigger allergic response

6. Which leukocyte is most active in acute bacterial infection?

 A. Eosinophil
 B. Neutrophil

, C. Basophil
 D. Lymphocyte

ANSWER: B - Neutrophils are first responders to bacterial infection

7. B lymphocytes primarily function in:

 A. Cell-mediated immunity
 B. Humoral immunity
 C. Innate immunity
 D. Mechanical immunity

ANSWER: B - B cells produce antibodies

8. T cells primarily function in:

 A. Antibody production
 B. Phagocytosis
 C. Cell-mediated immunity
 D. Oxygen transport

ANSWER: C - T cells kill infected cells

9. An autoimmune disease example is:

 A. Tuberculosis
 B. Rheumatoid arthritis
 C. Influenza
 D. Malaria

ANSWER: B - Immune system attacks self

10. Immunity produced by vaccination is:

 A. Passive immunity
 B. Innate immunity
 C. Active immunity
 D. Herd immunity

, ANSWER: C

11. Antibodies received from another person provide:

 A. Active immunity
 B. Passive immunity
 C. Innate immunity
 D. Adaptive immunity

ANSWER: B




Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Base Balance

12. Edema is caused by:

 A. Fluid deficit
 B. Fluid accumulation in tissues
 C. Low blood sugar
 D. High RBC count

ANSWER: B - Capillary leakage causes swelling

13. Shock is defined as:

 A. High blood pressure
 B. Tissue hypoperfusion
 C. Excess oxygenation
 D. Infection only

ANSWER: B - Organs receive inadequate blood flow

14. Septic shock is caused by:

 A. Allergic reaction
 B. Infection