PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
8th Edition
Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E. Huether
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Contents
1. Cellular Function and Injury
, 2. Inflammation and Healing
3. Genetics and Disease
4. Cancer Biology
5. Immunologic Mechanisms
6. Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
7. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Pathophysiology
8. Renal, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine Systems
9. Reproductive Health
10.Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Disorders
Chapter 01: Cellular Biology
1. What is the primary function of the mitochondria?
• A. Protein synthesis
• B. ATP production
• C. Lipid digestion
• D. DNA replication
2. Which of the following best describes apoptosis?
• A. Uncontrolled cell death due to injury
• B. A bacterial toxin-induced death
• C. Programmed, regulated cell death
• D. Cell death caused by immune response
3. What is the main cause of cellular hypoxia?
• A. Excess sodium in the cell
, • B. Lack of oxygen supply
• C. Increased glucose uptake
• D. Elevated ATP levels
4. Cellular adaptation that results in increased cell size is called:
• A. Atrophy
• B. Hyperplasia
• C. Hypertrophy
• D. Metaplasia
5. Which process involves the replacement of one mature cell type with
another?
• A. Dysplasia
• B. Metaplasia
• C. Hyperplasia
• D. Hypertrophy
6. Reversible cell injury is often associated with:
• A. DNA fragmentation
• B. Cellular swelling
• C. Mitochondrial rupture
• D. Lysosomal leakage
7. What type of necrosis is most often associated with hypoxic injury in the
kidneys and heart?
• A. Liquefactive necrosis
• B. Coagulative necrosis
• C. Caseous necrosis
• D. Fat necrosis