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This document contains the full official test bank for Essentials of Pathophysiology (4th edition) by Carol Porth. It provides chapter-by-chapter multiple-choice, true/false, and applied case-based questions with correct answers. The material covers core concepts such as cellular biology, genetics, immune response, inflammation, neoplasia, fluid and electrolyte balance, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, renal and endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal function, neurological diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, and skin integrity. Designed for nursing and healthcare students, this resource supports exam preparation and mastery of fundamental pathophysiology concepts.

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Essentials of Pathophysiology 4th Edition by Porth

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1
Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function S
Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging y
Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and s
FeverChapter 04 - Cell Proliferation, Tissue Regeneration, and t
Repair Chapter 05 - Genetic Control of Cell Function and e
Inheritance Chapter 06 - Genetic and Congenital Disorders m
Chapter 07 - Neoplasia
Chapter 08 - Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance C
Chapter 09 - Stress and Adaptation h
Chapter 10 - Disorders of Nutritional Status a
Chapter 11 - Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid p
TissuesChapter 12 - Disorders of Hemostasis t
Chapter 13 - Disorders of Red Blood Cells e
Chapter 14 - Mechanisms of Infectious Disease r
Chapter 15 - Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 16 - Disorders of the Immune 4
ResponseChapter 17 - Control of 1
Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 18 - Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure -
Chapter 19 - Disorders of Cardiac Function
Chapter 20 - Heart Failure and Circulatory S
ShockChapter 21 - Control of Respiratory e
Function x
Chapter 22 - Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood u
DisordersChapter 23 - Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange a
Chapter 24 - Structure and Function of the Kidney l
Chapter 25 - Disorders of Renal Function l
Chapter 26 - Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease y
Chapter 27 - Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract
Chapter 28 - Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal T
SystemChapter 29 - Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function r
Chapter 30 - Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Function a
Chapter 31 - Mechanisms of Endocrine Control n
Chapter 32 - Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism s
Chapter 33 - Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome m
Chapter 34 - Organization and Control of Neural Function i
Chapter 35 - Somatosensory Function, Pain, and t
HeadacheChapter 36 - Disorders of Neuromuscular t
Function e
Chapter 37 - Disorders of Brain Function d
Chapter 38 - Disorders of Special Sensory Function
Chapter 39 - Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System I
Chapter 40 - Disorders of the Female Genitourinary n

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Chapter 42 - Structure and Function of the Skeletal 8
SystemChapter 43 - Disorders of the Skeletal System 15
Chapter 44 - Disorders of the Skeletal System 22
Chapter 45 - Structure and Function of the 26
IntegumentumChapter 46 - Disorders of Skin Integrity 32
and Function 38
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Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function


1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell.


A) is the site of protein synthesis


B) contains the genetic code


C) transforms cellular energy


D) initiates aerobic metabolism


2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power
plants of the cell becausethey:


A) contain RNA for protein synthesis.


B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.


C) extract energy from organic compounds.


D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.


3. Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid
bilayer, most of thespecific membrane functions are carried out by:


A) bound and transmembrane proteins.


B) complex, long carbohydrate chains.


C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.


D) a gating system of selective ion channels.


4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-cell communication utilizes chemical messenger
systems that:


A) displace surface receptor proteins.
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