BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
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Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-up and keeping up with the
recommended vaccination schedule would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary prevention
True/False: Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
You are seeing a patient in your clinic who recently suffered a TIA. Recent diagnostic tests revealed that
he has atrial fibrillation. You decide to put him on a blood thinner to prevent a future neurologic event.
This would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tertiary prevention
Which of the following is synthesized in the kidney and regulates the differentiation of red blood cells
within bone marrow? - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythropoietin
,Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Controls the transport
of materials from the outside fluids to within
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False. A malignant neoplasm invades and destroys tissues and possesses a rapid rate of
growth.
OR
A benign neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate of growth.
True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A malignant neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate of growth. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False. A benign neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses
a slow rate of growth.
OR
A malignant neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth.
List 2 differences between benign and malignant neoplasms. - CORRECT ANSWER-Any combination of
the following - Benign tumors are well-differentiated cells, resemble the cells of tissues of origin, and
have a slow, progressive rate of growth. They grow by expansion and remain localized to their site of
origin, not capable of metastasizing. Malignant neoplasms invade and destroy tissue. They grow rapidly,
spread to other parts of the body, and lack well- defined margins. They can compress blood vessels and
outgrow their blood supply, causing ischemia and tissue injury.
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis. - CORRECT ANSWER-In dry gangrene the
affected tissue becomes dry and shrinks, the skin wrinkles, and its color changes to dark brown or black.
The spread of dry gangrene is slow. It results from a cut-off in arterial blood supply and is a form of
James is being seen for his first colonoscopy. He turned 50 this year, and his father recently passed away
from colon cancer at age 85. This would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Secondary prevention
, Fill in the blank: ________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine in one
direction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Peristaltic movements
Fill in the blank: ___________ occlude small portions of the intestinal lumen to push digestive contents
forward and backward - CORRECT ANSWER-Segmentation Waves
True or False: Peristaltic movements occur in two directions. - CORRECT ANSWER-False, one direction
True/False: Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Fred, a 76-year-old male. His hemoglobin levels
are 15.5 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Susan, a 48-year-old female. Her hemoglobin
levels are 7 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Abnormal. Normal Hemoglobin levels for a female is 12-15 g/dL
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Jane, a 37-year-old female. Her hemoglobin levels
are 13 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is involved in cellular
respiration
They play a role in apoptosis
Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER-It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Which of the following is an active form of Vitamin D? - CORRECT ANSWER-25-hydroxycholecalciferol
Which of the following is an inactive form of Vitamin D? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cholecalciferol
Exam 2025 Newest With Questions And
Detailed Answers|Already Graded A+
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Taking your child to the pediatrician for their annual well check-up and keeping up with the
recommended vaccination schedule would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Primary prevention
True/False: Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
You are seeing a patient in your clinic who recently suffered a TIA. Recent diagnostic tests revealed that
he has atrial fibrillation. You decide to put him on a blood thinner to prevent a future neurologic event.
This would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tertiary prevention
Which of the following is synthesized in the kidney and regulates the differentiation of red blood cells
within bone marrow? - CORRECT ANSWER-Erythropoietin
,Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Controls the transport
of materials from the outside fluids to within
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A benign neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False. A malignant neoplasm invades and destroys tissues and possesses a rapid rate of
growth.
OR
A benign neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate of growth.
True or False. If false, explain why the statement is false.
A malignant neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses a slow rate of growth. -
CORRECT ANSWER-False. A benign neoplasm resembles the cells of the tissues of origin and possesses
a slow rate of growth.
OR
A malignant neoplasm invades and destroys tissue and possesses a rapid rate of growth.
List 2 differences between benign and malignant neoplasms. - CORRECT ANSWER-Any combination of
the following - Benign tumors are well-differentiated cells, resemble the cells of tissues of origin, and
have a slow, progressive rate of growth. They grow by expansion and remain localized to their site of
origin, not capable of metastasizing. Malignant neoplasms invade and destroy tissue. They grow rapidly,
spread to other parts of the body, and lack well- defined margins. They can compress blood vessels and
outgrow their blood supply, causing ischemia and tissue injury.
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis. - CORRECT ANSWER-In dry gangrene the
affected tissue becomes dry and shrinks, the skin wrinkles, and its color changes to dark brown or black.
The spread of dry gangrene is slow. It results from a cut-off in arterial blood supply and is a form of
James is being seen for his first colonoscopy. He turned 50 this year, and his father recently passed away
from colon cancer at age 85. This would be an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Secondary prevention
, Fill in the blank: ________ propel chyme along the small intestine toward the large intestine in one
direction. - CORRECT ANSWER-Peristaltic movements
Fill in the blank: ___________ occlude small portions of the intestinal lumen to push digestive contents
forward and backward - CORRECT ANSWER-Segmentation Waves
True or False: Peristaltic movements occur in two directions. - CORRECT ANSWER-False, one direction
True/False: Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Fred, a 76-year-old male. His hemoglobin levels
are 15.5 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Susan, a 48-year-old female. Her hemoglobin
levels are 7 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Abnormal. Normal Hemoglobin levels for a female is 12-15 g/dL
You are reading results from a recent blood panel for Jane, a 37-year-old female. Her hemoglobin levels
are 13 g/dL. Would this be considered a normal or abnormal value? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is involved in cellular
respiration
They play a role in apoptosis
Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER-It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes
Which of the following is an active form of Vitamin D? - CORRECT ANSWER-25-hydroxycholecalciferol
Which of the following is an inactive form of Vitamin D? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cholecalciferol
