WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 370 FINAL
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The process of converting painful stimuli into neuronal action
potentials at the sensory receptor is termed
Answer: Transduction
◉ Which statement(s) are true regarding replication of the HIV
virus? (Select all that apply.)
Accuracy of transcription is poor with multiple mutations.
HIV viruses that enter the cells must be converted to double-
stranded DNA.
The conversion of the DNA is made by the reverse transcriptase
from the viral DNA.
The DNA is a template copied by the DNA polymerase to make a
second DNA strand.
,The process of HIV replication is responsible for the ineffectiveness
of many antiviral drugs.
Answer: Accuracy of transcription is poor with multiple mutations.
The conversion of the DNA is made by the reverse transcriptase
from the viral DNA.
The DNA is a template copied by the DNA polymerase to make a
second DNA strand.
The process of HIV replication is responsible for the ineffectiveness
of many antiviral drugs.
◉ A patient is diagnosed with dementia. There has been an increase
in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume, but no increase in intracranial
pressure. What type of hydrocephalus is this patient demonstrating
Answer: Normal pressure
◉ Which statement is true regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Answer: The hands or upper extremities are affected first
◉ Which type of cell does not contain the CD4 receptor?
Answer: Vaginal
◉ Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
Answer: It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains
, Thalassemia is caused by destruction or hemolysis of red blood cells.
These diseases are caused by mutant genes that suppress the rate of
synthesis of globin chains, which are composed of two pairs of
polypeptide chains. α-Thalassemia is common in Asians. β-
thalassemia is common in individuals of Mediterranean descent. The
cause of this disorder does not relate to toxins.
◉ Which is a pathophysiologic change that is consistent with
Alzheimer disease?
Amyloid plaques
Epileptogenic focus
Focal cerebral infarct
Neurofibrillary tangles
Abnormal serotonin system
Answer: Amyloid plaques
Neurofibrillary tangles
PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ The process of converting painful stimuli into neuronal action
potentials at the sensory receptor is termed
Answer: Transduction
◉ Which statement(s) are true regarding replication of the HIV
virus? (Select all that apply.)
Accuracy of transcription is poor with multiple mutations.
HIV viruses that enter the cells must be converted to double-
stranded DNA.
The conversion of the DNA is made by the reverse transcriptase
from the viral DNA.
The DNA is a template copied by the DNA polymerase to make a
second DNA strand.
,The process of HIV replication is responsible for the ineffectiveness
of many antiviral drugs.
Answer: Accuracy of transcription is poor with multiple mutations.
The conversion of the DNA is made by the reverse transcriptase
from the viral DNA.
The DNA is a template copied by the DNA polymerase to make a
second DNA strand.
The process of HIV replication is responsible for the ineffectiveness
of many antiviral drugs.
◉ A patient is diagnosed with dementia. There has been an increase
in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume, but no increase in intracranial
pressure. What type of hydrocephalus is this patient demonstrating
Answer: Normal pressure
◉ Which statement is true regarding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Answer: The hands or upper extremities are affected first
◉ Which type of cell does not contain the CD4 receptor?
Answer: Vaginal
◉ Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
Answer: It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains
, Thalassemia is caused by destruction or hemolysis of red blood cells.
These diseases are caused by mutant genes that suppress the rate of
synthesis of globin chains, which are composed of two pairs of
polypeptide chains. α-Thalassemia is common in Asians. β-
thalassemia is common in individuals of Mediterranean descent. The
cause of this disorder does not relate to toxins.
◉ Which is a pathophysiologic change that is consistent with
Alzheimer disease?
Amyloid plaques
Epileptogenic focus
Focal cerebral infarct
Neurofibrillary tangles
Abnormal serotonin system
Answer: Amyloid plaques
Neurofibrillary tangles
