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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical
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Nancy Tkacs
2nd
Edition
All Chapters Complete (Questions with Verified Answers)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice
Chapter 2 Chemical and Biochemical Foundations
Chapter 3 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases
Chapter 4 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology
Chapter 5 Infectious Disease
Chapter 6 The Immune System and Leukocyte Function
Chapter 7 Neoplasia
Chapter 8 Blood and Clotting
Chapter 9 Circulation
Chapter 10 Heart
Chapter 11 Lungs
Chapter 12 Kidneys
Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 14 Liver
Chapter 15 Nervous System
Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 17 Endocrine System
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Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(ANSWERS AT THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER)
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation
include:
A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is
initiated by momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation
that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the
movement of leukocytes into the area. Which of the following
cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
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4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is
the initial step in the process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing
C) Antigen margination
D) Recognition and adherence
5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased
capillary permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types.
Which of the following exudates is composed of enmeshed
necrotic cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of
the onset of inflammation and includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is
characterized by which of the following phenomena?
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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical
Practice
Nancy Tkacs
2nd
Edition
All Chapters Complete (Questions with Verified Answers)
,@ProfdocDigitalLibraries <Best Online Study Materials>
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice
Chapter 2 Chemical and Biochemical Foundations
Chapter 3 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases
Chapter 4 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology
Chapter 5 Infectious Disease
Chapter 6 The Immune System and Leukocyte Function
Chapter 7 Neoplasia
Chapter 8 Blood and Clotting
Chapter 9 Circulation
Chapter 10 Heart
Chapter 11 Lungs
Chapter 12 Kidneys
Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 14 Liver
Chapter 15 Nervous System
Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 17 Endocrine System
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Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(ANSWERS AT THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER)
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation
include:
A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is
initiated by momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation
that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the
movement of leukocytes into the area. Which of the following
cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets
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4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is
the initial step in the process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing
C) Antigen margination
D) Recognition and adherence
5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased
capillary permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types.
Which of the following exudates is composed of enmeshed
necrotic cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous
7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of
the onset of inflammation and includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is
characterized by which of the following phenomena?
