PATHOPHYSIOLOGY PAPER 1: HUMAN DISEASE
PROCESSES & CLINICAL DISORDERS – 40 EXAM-STYLE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES EXAM
PREPARATION
COURSE NAME
Pathophysiology
LEVEL
College / University Level
YEAR
Year 2–3
1. Pathophysiology is best defined as:
A. The study of medications
B. The study of disease processes and their effects on body function
C. The study of surgery
D. The study of microorganisms
Answer B
Pathophysiology examines how diseases develop and how they alter normal
physiological functions.
2. Homeostasis refers to:
, A. Disease progression
B. Cellular destruction
C. Maintenance of a stable internal environment
D. Organ failure
Answer C
Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain internal balance despite external
changes.
3. Which cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Atrophy
C. Hypertrophy
D. Metaplasia
Answer C
Hypertrophy occurs when cells enlarge, increasing the size of an organ or tissue.
4. Atrophy is characterized by:
A. Increased cell number
B. Decreased cell size
C. Malignant transformation
D. Increased tissue growth
Answer B
Atrophy results from reduced cell size and often decreased organ function.
5. Hyperplasia refers to:
A. Increased number of cells
B. Cell death
PROCESSES & CLINICAL DISORDERS – 40 EXAM-STYLE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED
RATIONALES | NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES EXAM
PREPARATION
COURSE NAME
Pathophysiology
LEVEL
College / University Level
YEAR
Year 2–3
1. Pathophysiology is best defined as:
A. The study of medications
B. The study of disease processes and their effects on body function
C. The study of surgery
D. The study of microorganisms
Answer B
Pathophysiology examines how diseases develop and how they alter normal
physiological functions.
2. Homeostasis refers to:
, A. Disease progression
B. Cellular destruction
C. Maintenance of a stable internal environment
D. Organ failure
Answer C
Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain internal balance despite external
changes.
3. Which cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Atrophy
C. Hypertrophy
D. Metaplasia
Answer C
Hypertrophy occurs when cells enlarge, increasing the size of an organ or tissue.
4. Atrophy is characterized by:
A. Increased cell number
B. Decreased cell size
C. Malignant transformation
D. Increased tissue growth
Answer B
Atrophy results from reduced cell size and often decreased organ function.
5. Hyperplasia refers to:
A. Increased number of cells
B. Cell death
