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Advanced Pathophysiology
LATEST OA EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily involved in the
stress response and is often elevated in patients with chronic stress?
a) Insulin
b) Thyroxine
c) Cortisol
d) Estrogen
Correct Answer: c) Cortisol
Rationale: Cortisol is known as the "stress hormone" and is part
of the body's fight or flight response.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the neurotransmitter that is
often implicated in mood disorders such as depression.
Correct Answer: Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key hormone that stabilizes our mood,
feelings of well-being, and happiness.
3. True/False: Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas and decreases
blood glucose levels.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas but it increases
blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown.
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, 4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that can contribute to
the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
a) Genetic predisposition
b) High blood pressure
c) Sedentary lifestyle
d) Viral infection
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is often associated with
genetic factors, high blood pressure, and a sedentary lifestyle.
5. Multiple Choice: In bipolar disorder, which neurotransmitter is
thought to play a role in mood regulation?
a) Acetylcholine
b) Dopamine
c) GABA
d) Glutamate
Correct Answer: b) Dopamine
Rationale: Dopamine is involved in the brain's reward system and
is thought to be a key player in mood regulation.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term __________ refers to high blood
pressure resulting from an identifiable cause, such as kidney
disease.
©2024/2025
Advanced Pathophysiology
LATEST OA EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily involved in the
stress response and is often elevated in patients with chronic stress?
a) Insulin
b) Thyroxine
c) Cortisol
d) Estrogen
Correct Answer: c) Cortisol
Rationale: Cortisol is known as the "stress hormone" and is part
of the body's fight or flight response.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the neurotransmitter that is
often implicated in mood disorders such as depression.
Correct Answer: Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin is a key hormone that stabilizes our mood,
feelings of well-being, and happiness.
3. True/False: Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas and decreases
blood glucose levels.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Glucagon is secreted by the pancreas but it increases
blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown.
©2024/2025
, 4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that can contribute to
the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
a) Genetic predisposition
b) High blood pressure
c) Sedentary lifestyle
d) Viral infection
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is often associated with
genetic factors, high blood pressure, and a sedentary lifestyle.
5. Multiple Choice: In bipolar disorder, which neurotransmitter is
thought to play a role in mood regulation?
a) Acetylcholine
b) Dopamine
c) GABA
d) Glutamate
Correct Answer: b) Dopamine
Rationale: Dopamine is involved in the brain's reward system and
is thought to be a key player in mood regulation.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The term __________ refers to high blood
pressure resulting from an identifiable cause, such as kidney
disease.
©2024/2025
