WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 370 FINAL
EXAM REVIEW 2026 TWO VERSIONS FULL
STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
⩥ Which gene has been identified as specifically contributing to some
types of breast cancer? Answer: BRCA1
⩥ Which hormone is responsible for lactation and interferes with
ovulation? Answer: Prolactin
⩥ Which term means the cause of the disease ? Answer: Etiology
⩥ Which statement accurately describes the proliferation of cancer cells?
Answer: The number of developing cells exceeds the number of dying
cells.
⩥ What stage is defined by "fight or flight"?. Answer: Alarm
⩥ Which statement is true regarding cancer? (Select all that apply.).
Answer: -The greater the undifferentiated cell count, the more
aggressive the cancer.
-Malignant tumors have the potential to kill the host.
,⩥ Which is a true statement regarding metastasis?. Answer: Cells must
first escape the basement membrane of tissue.
⩥ Which is true regarding catecholamines?. Answer: They include
epinephrine and norepinephrine.
⩥ Cellular hypoxia results in. Answer: Failure of the sodium-potassium
pump
⩥ A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood
is likely to undergo which type of cellular adaptation?. Answer:
Hypertrophy
⩥ Necrosis is the result of cellular injury that does not allow for cellular
adaptation because it is which of the following? (Select all that apply).
Answer: -Too severe
-Too prolonged
-A result of a disrupted blood supply
⩥ Which is a characteristic of cancer cells?. Answer: Poor differntation
⩥ A client develops weakness in both lower extremities following a
prolonged period of bed rest. This condition is most likely caused by.
Answer: Atrophy
, ⩥ Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of
prevention?. Answer: Tertiary
⩥ Which of these statements best describes the purpose of the TNM
classification system?. Answer: It provides tumor data for the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
⩥ The study of specific characteristics and functions of a living
organism and its parts is called. Answer: Physiology
⩥ An increase in which of these characteristics would be present in cells
that demonstrate hypertrophy?. Answer: Size of cells
⩥ Which condition explains the genetic basis for cancer development?.
Answer: Loss of or defect in tumor suppressor genes
⩥ Which term is used to describe the deficiency in circulating platelets?.
Answer: Thrombocytopenia
⩥ C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and
subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination
reveals an oral temperature of 102.3° F, skin rash, dysphagia, and
reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore
throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for
EXAM REVIEW 2026 TWO VERSIONS FULL
STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
⩥ Which gene has been identified as specifically contributing to some
types of breast cancer? Answer: BRCA1
⩥ Which hormone is responsible for lactation and interferes with
ovulation? Answer: Prolactin
⩥ Which term means the cause of the disease ? Answer: Etiology
⩥ Which statement accurately describes the proliferation of cancer cells?
Answer: The number of developing cells exceeds the number of dying
cells.
⩥ What stage is defined by "fight or flight"?. Answer: Alarm
⩥ Which statement is true regarding cancer? (Select all that apply.).
Answer: -The greater the undifferentiated cell count, the more
aggressive the cancer.
-Malignant tumors have the potential to kill the host.
,⩥ Which is a true statement regarding metastasis?. Answer: Cells must
first escape the basement membrane of tissue.
⩥ Which is true regarding catecholamines?. Answer: They include
epinephrine and norepinephrine.
⩥ Cellular hypoxia results in. Answer: Failure of the sodium-potassium
pump
⩥ A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood
is likely to undergo which type of cellular adaptation?. Answer:
Hypertrophy
⩥ Necrosis is the result of cellular injury that does not allow for cellular
adaptation because it is which of the following? (Select all that apply).
Answer: -Too severe
-Too prolonged
-A result of a disrupted blood supply
⩥ Which is a characteristic of cancer cells?. Answer: Poor differntation
⩥ A client develops weakness in both lower extremities following a
prolonged period of bed rest. This condition is most likely caused by.
Answer: Atrophy
, ⩥ Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of
prevention?. Answer: Tertiary
⩥ Which of these statements best describes the purpose of the TNM
classification system?. Answer: It provides tumor data for the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
⩥ The study of specific characteristics and functions of a living
organism and its parts is called. Answer: Physiology
⩥ An increase in which of these characteristics would be present in cells
that demonstrate hypertrophy?. Answer: Size of cells
⩥ Which condition explains the genetic basis for cancer development?.
Answer: Loss of or defect in tumor suppressor genes
⩥ Which term is used to describe the deficiency in circulating platelets?.
Answer: Thrombocytopenia
⩥ C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and
subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination
reveals an oral temperature of 102.3° F, skin rash, dysphagia, and
reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore
throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for
