ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY AND
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (2ND EDITION,
TKACS) EXAM – QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
All Chapters | Answer + Rationale After Each
Question
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS
(Questions 1-40)
Q1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs
of acute inflammation include:
A. Fever
B. Fatigue
C. Redness
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,D. Granuloma
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The cardinal signs of acute
inflammation are localized: redness (rubor),
heat (calor), swelling (tumor), and pain
(dolor). Fever and fatigue are systemic
manifestations.
Q2. 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
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,D. Coolness
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Vasodilation following
transient vasoconstriction leads to increased
blood flow and localized congestion.
Q3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is
marked by the movement of leukocytes into
the area. Which cell arrives early in great
numbers?
A. Basophils
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Platelets
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, ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Neutrophils are the
predominant cells in acute inflammation,
arriving early to phagocytose pathogens.
Q4. The phagocytosis process involves three
distinct steps. What is the initial step?
A. Engulfment
B. Intracellular killing
C. Antigen margination
D. Recognition and adherence
ANSWER: D
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (2ND EDITION,
TKACS) EXAM – QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
All Chapters | Answer + Rationale After Each
Question
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS
(Questions 1-40)
Q1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs
of acute inflammation include:
A. Fever
B. Fatigue
C. Redness
1
,D. Granuloma
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The cardinal signs of acute
inflammation are localized: redness (rubor),
heat (calor), swelling (tumor), and pain
(dolor). Fever and fatigue are systemic
manifestations.
Q2. 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
2
,D. Coolness
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Vasodilation following
transient vasoconstriction leads to increased
blood flow and localized congestion.
Q3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is
marked by the movement of leukocytes into
the area. Which cell arrives early in great
numbers?
A. Basophils
B. Lymphocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Platelets
3
, ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Neutrophils are the
predominant cells in acute inflammation,
arriving early to phagocytose pathogens.
Q4. The phagocytosis process involves three
distinct steps. What is the initial step?
A. Engulfment
B. Intracellular killing
C. Antigen margination
D. Recognition and adherence
ANSWER: D
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