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BIO 322 PATHO MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||SURE PASS!!!
John is a 34-year old male that reported to Banner Health
hospital with his life. His wife complains that over the past few
weeks her husband has had difficulty communicating. He has
been irritable with her because of his frustration with not being
able to form complete sentences. She explains to the doctor he
is difficult to understand at times, because of the use of
fragmented words. From the following list, which would most
likely NOT be part of his medical history?
A. a tumor in the frontal/temporal/parietal lobe junction
B. a stroke stemming from the middle cerebral artery
C. a Beri-aneurysm
D. syndrome of inappropriate ADH - ANSWER-A
The type of necrosis found in severe brain pathologies is:
A. liquefactive necrosis
B. coagulative necrosis
C. caseous necrosis
D. gangrenous necrosis - ANSWER-D
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George, a 34-year-old male, presents with melena and
persisting epigastric pain. He is a smoker and a weekend binge
drinker after his tackle football games with his buddies. He has
a nagging low pain that he manages with OTC anti-
inflammatories before and after each game, for the past few
'seasons'. On a side note, he is happy that he has lost 10
pounds this season which has helped him score 2 touchdowns.
A breath test is negative for H. Pylori infection. What is the
probable cause of George's symptoms?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic Ulcer
C. Liver cirrhosis
D. Pancreatitis - ANSWER-A
Hemophilia is typically found in males and they have a difficult
time clotting. What is the problem that causes the decreased
clotting?
A. the clotting factors are used up too quickly which causes
hemorrhaging
B. the above statement is false, Hemophilia is typically found in
females
C. Missing a specific clotting factor
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D. Insufficient platelets - ANSWER-B
The condition shown in Image 2 would most likely be found in a
person with what connective tissue disorder?
A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Marfan's Syndrome - ANSWER-C
A previously healthy 42-year-old woman experiences 'the worst
headache of my life' and loses consciousness within an hour. An
emergent head CT scan reveals extensive acute subarachnoid
hemorrhage at the bas of the brain. She is afebrile. A lumbar
puncture yields cerebrospinal fluid with many red blood cells,
but no white blood cells therefore it is determined no infection
in present. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ruptured berry aneurysm
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Acute bacterial meningitis
D. Normal pressure hydrocephalus - ANSWER-D
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In DIC, hemorrhaging occurs after intravascular clotting
because of:
A. clotting factor depletion
B. thrombin sensitivity
C. Injection of the missing clotting factor
D. tissue factor not active - ANSWER-A
A. A body builder who takes anabolic steroids to increase
muscle mass.
B. The thickening of the endometrium after fertilization and
implantation
C. A change in the cell size and shape of the cervix due to
human papillomavirus (HPV)
D. The reversible changing of normal columnar ciliated
epithelium of the bronchial lining by stratified squamous
epithelium. - ANSWER-B.
Elissa is a 16 year old high school student who attempted to
overdose on aspirin because Joey, the star quarterback, kissed
Emily, who probably has mono anyway. You got the privilege of
helping to pump Elissa's stomach and stick charcoal down her
throat to dry up the aspirin. Arterial blood gases showed a
metabolic acidosis. Lab showed Na 142 mEq/L (normal 142-
BIO 322 PATHO MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||SURE PASS!!!
John is a 34-year old male that reported to Banner Health
hospital with his life. His wife complains that over the past few
weeks her husband has had difficulty communicating. He has
been irritable with her because of his frustration with not being
able to form complete sentences. She explains to the doctor he
is difficult to understand at times, because of the use of
fragmented words. From the following list, which would most
likely NOT be part of his medical history?
A. a tumor in the frontal/temporal/parietal lobe junction
B. a stroke stemming from the middle cerebral artery
C. a Beri-aneurysm
D. syndrome of inappropriate ADH - ANSWER-A
The type of necrosis found in severe brain pathologies is:
A. liquefactive necrosis
B. coagulative necrosis
C. caseous necrosis
D. gangrenous necrosis - ANSWER-D
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George, a 34-year-old male, presents with melena and
persisting epigastric pain. He is a smoker and a weekend binge
drinker after his tackle football games with his buddies. He has
a nagging low pain that he manages with OTC anti-
inflammatories before and after each game, for the past few
'seasons'. On a side note, he is happy that he has lost 10
pounds this season which has helped him score 2 touchdowns.
A breath test is negative for H. Pylori infection. What is the
probable cause of George's symptoms?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic Ulcer
C. Liver cirrhosis
D. Pancreatitis - ANSWER-A
Hemophilia is typically found in males and they have a difficult
time clotting. What is the problem that causes the decreased
clotting?
A. the clotting factors are used up too quickly which causes
hemorrhaging
B. the above statement is false, Hemophilia is typically found in
females
C. Missing a specific clotting factor
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D. Insufficient platelets - ANSWER-B
The condition shown in Image 2 would most likely be found in a
person with what connective tissue disorder?
A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Marfan's Syndrome - ANSWER-C
A previously healthy 42-year-old woman experiences 'the worst
headache of my life' and loses consciousness within an hour. An
emergent head CT scan reveals extensive acute subarachnoid
hemorrhage at the bas of the brain. She is afebrile. A lumbar
puncture yields cerebrospinal fluid with many red blood cells,
but no white blood cells therefore it is determined no infection
in present. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ruptured berry aneurysm
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Acute bacterial meningitis
D. Normal pressure hydrocephalus - ANSWER-D
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In DIC, hemorrhaging occurs after intravascular clotting
because of:
A. clotting factor depletion
B. thrombin sensitivity
C. Injection of the missing clotting factor
D. tissue factor not active - ANSWER-A
A. A body builder who takes anabolic steroids to increase
muscle mass.
B. The thickening of the endometrium after fertilization and
implantation
C. A change in the cell size and shape of the cervix due to
human papillomavirus (HPV)
D. The reversible changing of normal columnar ciliated
epithelium of the bronchial lining by stratified squamous
epithelium. - ANSWER-B.
Elissa is a 16 year old high school student who attempted to
overdose on aspirin because Joey, the star quarterback, kissed
Emily, who probably has mono anyway. You got the privilege of
helping to pump Elissa's stomach and stick charcoal down her
throat to dry up the aspirin. Arterial blood gases showed a
metabolic acidosis. Lab showed Na 142 mEq/L (normal 142-
