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Pathophysiology Exam I Chapters 1-
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Answers 2026
Which of the following result directly from the release of chemical mediators
following a moderate burn injury?
1. pain
2. local vasoconstriction
3. increased capillary permeability
4. pallor
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. 2, 4 - - correct-answer-b. 1, 3
A granuloma is best described as:
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a. a small mass of cells with a necrotic center, which may develop as part of the
immune response.
b. an erosion through the wall of viscera leading to complications
c. a type of adhesion
d. a form of stenosis in a duct
e. hypertrophic scar tissue on the skin - - correct-answer-a. a small mass of cells
with a necrotic center, which may develop as part of the immune response
Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:
a. increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment
b. increased phagocytes in the affected area
c. decreased capillary permeability
d. general vasoconstriction - - correct-answer-a. increased fluid and protein in the
interstitial compartment
The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from:
a. increased interstitial fluid
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b. production of complement
c. large number of WBCs entering the area
d. increased blood flow into the area - - correct-answer-d. increased blood flow
into the area
What is the correct order of the following events in the inflammatory response
immediately after tissue injury?
1. increased permeability of blood vessels
2. dilation of blood vessels
3. transient vasoconstriction
4. migration of leukocytes to the area
5. hyperemia
a. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4
b. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
c. 2, 3, 5, 4, 1
d. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 - - correct-answer-d. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
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The process of phagocytosis involves the:
a. ingestion of foreign material and cell debris by leukocytes
b. shift of fluid and protein out of capillaries
c. formation of a fibrin mesh around the infected area
d. movement of erythrocytes through the capillary wall - - correct-answer-a.
ingestion of foreign material and cell debris by leukocytes
Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:
a. erythema and warmth
b. loss of movement at the affected joint
c. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever
d. abscess formation - - correct-answer-c. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever
The term leukocytosis means:
a. increased white blood cells in the blood
b. decreased white blood cells in the blood
c. increased number of immature circulating leukocytes
Pathophysiology Exam I Chapters 1-
4|Actual Questions And Verified
Answers 2026
Which of the following result directly from the release of chemical mediators
following a moderate burn injury?
1. pain
2. local vasoconstriction
3. increased capillary permeability
4. pallor
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. 2, 4 - - correct-answer-b. 1, 3
A granuloma is best described as:
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a. a small mass of cells with a necrotic center, which may develop as part of the
immune response.
b. an erosion through the wall of viscera leading to complications
c. a type of adhesion
d. a form of stenosis in a duct
e. hypertrophic scar tissue on the skin - - correct-answer-a. a small mass of cells
with a necrotic center, which may develop as part of the immune response
Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:
a. increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment
b. increased phagocytes in the affected area
c. decreased capillary permeability
d. general vasoconstriction - - correct-answer-a. increased fluid and protein in the
interstitial compartment
The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from:
a. increased interstitial fluid
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b. production of complement
c. large number of WBCs entering the area
d. increased blood flow into the area - - correct-answer-d. increased blood flow
into the area
What is the correct order of the following events in the inflammatory response
immediately after tissue injury?
1. increased permeability of blood vessels
2. dilation of blood vessels
3. transient vasoconstriction
4. migration of leukocytes to the area
5. hyperemia
a. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4
b. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
c. 2, 3, 5, 4, 1
d. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 - - correct-answer-d. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
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The process of phagocytosis involves the:
a. ingestion of foreign material and cell debris by leukocytes
b. shift of fluid and protein out of capillaries
c. formation of a fibrin mesh around the infected area
d. movement of erythrocytes through the capillary wall - - correct-answer-a.
ingestion of foreign material and cell debris by leukocytes
Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:
a. erythema and warmth
b. loss of movement at the affected joint
c. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever
d. abscess formation - - correct-answer-c. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever
The term leukocytosis means:
a. increased white blood cells in the blood
b. decreased white blood cells in the blood
c. increased number of immature circulating leukocytes
