NSG 3280 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Review | Units 1 & 2 (2026) |
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1. If a person engages in regular exercise, how might this impact their
experience of pain based on the role of endorphins and enkephalins?
Regular exercise may increase pain sensitivity due to muscle fatigue.
Regular exercise has no effect on pain perception.
Regular exercise may lead to a decrease in endorphin levels,
increasing pain perception.
Regular exercise may reduce the perception of pain due to the
increased release of endorphins and enkephalins.
2. Reperfusion injury following an ischemic episode results in further tissue
damage due to:
excess body fat and adipose tissue.
production of exotoxins.
excessive intracellular calcium.
production of excessive lactate.
3. Reperfusion injury occurs because:
It creates free radicals that can cause more damage to the cells
It never causes injury, reperfusion is always helpful
All of the above
It normalizes calcium homeostasis
,4. What term describes secondary conditions that arise as a consequence of a
primary disease?
Etiology
Prognosis
Sequelae
Pathogenesis
5. In a scenario where an athlete is unable to perform glycogenolysis
effectively, what might be a potential consequence during a marathon?
Enhanced fat metabolism
Improved oxygen delivery to muscles
Decreased energy availability
Increased muscle recovery
6. In a scenario where an individual is experiencing acute stress, what changes
in glucose metabolism would you expect due to sympathetic nervous system
activation?
Increased glucose availability due to glycogenolysis and
gluconeogenesis
Decreased glucose availability due to enhanced glycogenesis
Increased insulin secretion leading to lower glucose levels
Stable glucose levels with no significant changes
7. Describe the implications of reaching the Exhaustion Stage in the stress
response.
, Reaching the Exhaustion Stage can lead to disease or death due to
the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.
The Exhaustion Stage is a sign of effective stress management.
The Exhaustion Stage indicates a temporary increase in resistance to
stress.
The Exhaustion Stage enhances the body's ability to recover from
stress.
8. Describe the characteristics of the acute phase of a disease and how it differs
from other stages.
The acute phase involves gradual onset of symptoms, while the
chronic phase is marked by sudden and severe symptoms.
The acute phase is characterized by the disease reaching full
intensity, often with pronounced symptoms, unlike the chronic
phase which may involve persistent but less severe symptoms.
The acute phase is characterized by mild symptoms, whereas the
chronic phase involves severe symptoms.
The acute phase is when the disease is completely resolved, while the
chronic phase is when symptoms are at their worst.
9. Intracellular accumulations is a type of cell injury caused by
substances which build up in the cell and are unable to be disposed
of
calcium salts deposited in injured tissue
mechanical trauma
temperature extremes which damage cells and organelles
, 10. Describe the concept of homeostasis and its importance in
pathophysiology.
Homeostasis is the process of cellular division and growth.
Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable
internal environment, which is crucial for proper physiological
function.
Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to adapt to external stressors
without any physiological changes.
Homeostasis is the mechanism by which the body eliminates waste
products.
11. Describe the process by which the liver releases glucose during the Fasting
State.
The liver stores glucose as glycogen when insulin levels are high.
The liver releases glucose through glycogenolysis and
gluconeogenesis in response to rising glucagon levels.
The liver absorbs glucose from the bloodstream to maintain energy
levels.
The liver converts fatty acids into glucose during the Fasting State.
12. What is the Acute stage?
The initial stage of the disease
The body cannot fully repair the damage from the infectious disease
The disease reaches its full peak, and shows symptoms
Symptoms start to subside, and patient starts showing starts feeling
better
Most Tested Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. If a person engages in regular exercise, how might this impact their
experience of pain based on the role of endorphins and enkephalins?
Regular exercise may increase pain sensitivity due to muscle fatigue.
Regular exercise has no effect on pain perception.
Regular exercise may lead to a decrease in endorphin levels,
increasing pain perception.
Regular exercise may reduce the perception of pain due to the
increased release of endorphins and enkephalins.
2. Reperfusion injury following an ischemic episode results in further tissue
damage due to:
excess body fat and adipose tissue.
production of exotoxins.
excessive intracellular calcium.
production of excessive lactate.
3. Reperfusion injury occurs because:
It creates free radicals that can cause more damage to the cells
It never causes injury, reperfusion is always helpful
All of the above
It normalizes calcium homeostasis
,4. What term describes secondary conditions that arise as a consequence of a
primary disease?
Etiology
Prognosis
Sequelae
Pathogenesis
5. In a scenario where an athlete is unable to perform glycogenolysis
effectively, what might be a potential consequence during a marathon?
Enhanced fat metabolism
Improved oxygen delivery to muscles
Decreased energy availability
Increased muscle recovery
6. In a scenario where an individual is experiencing acute stress, what changes
in glucose metabolism would you expect due to sympathetic nervous system
activation?
Increased glucose availability due to glycogenolysis and
gluconeogenesis
Decreased glucose availability due to enhanced glycogenesis
Increased insulin secretion leading to lower glucose levels
Stable glucose levels with no significant changes
7. Describe the implications of reaching the Exhaustion Stage in the stress
response.
, Reaching the Exhaustion Stage can lead to disease or death due to
the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.
The Exhaustion Stage is a sign of effective stress management.
The Exhaustion Stage indicates a temporary increase in resistance to
stress.
The Exhaustion Stage enhances the body's ability to recover from
stress.
8. Describe the characteristics of the acute phase of a disease and how it differs
from other stages.
The acute phase involves gradual onset of symptoms, while the
chronic phase is marked by sudden and severe symptoms.
The acute phase is characterized by the disease reaching full
intensity, often with pronounced symptoms, unlike the chronic
phase which may involve persistent but less severe symptoms.
The acute phase is characterized by mild symptoms, whereas the
chronic phase involves severe symptoms.
The acute phase is when the disease is completely resolved, while the
chronic phase is when symptoms are at their worst.
9. Intracellular accumulations is a type of cell injury caused by
substances which build up in the cell and are unable to be disposed
of
calcium salts deposited in injured tissue
mechanical trauma
temperature extremes which damage cells and organelles
, 10. Describe the concept of homeostasis and its importance in
pathophysiology.
Homeostasis is the process of cellular division and growth.
Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable
internal environment, which is crucial for proper physiological
function.
Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to adapt to external stressors
without any physiological changes.
Homeostasis is the mechanism by which the body eliminates waste
products.
11. Describe the process by which the liver releases glucose during the Fasting
State.
The liver stores glucose as glycogen when insulin levels are high.
The liver releases glucose through glycogenolysis and
gluconeogenesis in response to rising glucagon levels.
The liver absorbs glucose from the bloodstream to maintain energy
levels.
The liver converts fatty acids into glucose during the Fasting State.
12. What is the Acute stage?
The initial stage of the disease
The body cannot fully repair the damage from the infectious disease
The disease reaches its full peak, and shows symptoms
Symptoms start to subside, and patient starts showing starts feeling
better
