Portage learning NURS 231 final exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances.
True or False
Exam 1 - Correct answer-False
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions. True or False
Exam 1 - Correct answer-True
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) It is involved in cellular respiration
2) They are found far from the site of energy consumption
3) They play a role in apoptosis
4) They control free radicals - Correct answer-It is involved in cellular respiration
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, They play a role in apoptosis
Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within
2 )The main structural component is made of proteins
3) Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells
4) Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation - 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
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis
Exam 1 - Correct answer-Dry gangrene occurs when blood supply is slowly
reduced to an area. The area is dehydrated and becomes dark or black in color.
Commonly seen in patients with diabetes. It is not very painful, but tissues
eventually die.
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2026 Questions and Answers
Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances.
True or False
Exam 1 - Correct answer-False
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions. True or False
Exam 1 - Correct answer-True
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) It is involved in cellular respiration
2) They are found far from the site of energy consumption
3) They play a role in apoptosis
4) They control free radicals - Correct answer-It is involved in cellular respiration
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, They play a role in apoptosis
Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within
2 )The main structural component is made of proteins
3) Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells
4) Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation - 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
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis
Exam 1 - Correct answer-Dry gangrene occurs when blood supply is slowly
reduced to an area. The area is dehydrated and becomes dark or black in color.
Commonly seen in patients with diabetes. It is not very painful, but tissues
eventually die.
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