PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 9TH EDITION ALL CHAPTERS TEST
BANK | MCCANCE & HUETHER’S | QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE
, Chapter 01: Cellular Biology
McCance/Huether: Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and
Children, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption?
a. Cells can produce proteins.
b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes.
c. Cells can take in and use nutrients.
d. Cells can synthesize fats.
ANS: C
In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their
surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular
metabolic absorption.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering
2. Where is most of a cell’s genetic information, including RNA and DNA, contained?
a. Mitochondria
b. Ribosome
c. Nucleolus
d. Lysosome
ANS: C
The nucleus contains the nucleolus, a small dense structure composed largely of RNA, most
of the cellular DNA, and the DNA-binding proteins, such as the histones, which regulate its
activity. The mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration and energy production.
Ribosomes’ chief function is to provide sites for cellular protein synthesis. Lysosomes
function as the intracellular digestive system.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering
3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to remove
hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Ribosomes
d. Endosome
ANS: B
Chapter 1 - Cellular 3
, Peroxisomes are so named be6cause they usually contain enzymes that use oxygen to remove
hydrogen atoms from specific subs6trates in an oxidative reaction that produces H2O2, which
is a powerful oxidant and potentially destructive if it accumulates or escapes from
peroxisomes. Ribo6somes are RNA-protein complexes (nucleoproteins) that are synthesized in
the nucleolus and secreted into the cytoplasm through pores in the nuclear envelope called
nuclear pore complexes. Lysosomes are saclike structures that originate from the Golgi
complex and contain more than 40 digestive enzymes called hydrolases, which catalyze
bo6nds in proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbo6hydrates. An endosome is a vesical that has
be6en pinched off from the cellular membr6ane.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
4. Which cell component is capabl6e of cellular autodigestion when it is released during cell
injury?
a. Ribo6some
b. Golgi complex
c. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
d. Lysosomes
ANS: D
The lysosomal membr6ane acts as a protective shield be6tween the powerful digestive enzymes
within the lysosome and the cytoplasm, preventing their leakage into the cytoplasmic matrix.
Disruption of the membr6ane by6 various treatments or cellular injury leads to a release of the
lysosomal enzymes, which can then react with their specific subs6trates, causing cellular
self-digestion. The chief function of a ribo6some is to provide sites for cellular protein
synthesis. The Golgi complex is a network of flattened, smooth vesicles and membr6anes often
located near the cell nucleus. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in steroid
hormone production and removing toxic subs6tances from the cell.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
5. Which cAMP-mediated response is related to antidiuretic hormone?
a. Increased heart rate and force of contraction
b. Secretion of cortisol
c. Increased retention of water
d. Br6eakdown of fat
ANS: C
Antidiuretic hormone leads to increased retention of water in the bo6dy. Epinephrine causes
increases in heart rate and force of contraction. Increased cortisol secretion is due to ACTH.
Br6eakdown of fat is due to glucagon.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
6. During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA synthesized?
a. G1
b. S
c. G2
d. M
ANS: B6
Chapter 1 - Cellular 4
, The four designated phases of the cell cycle are: (1) the G1 phase (G = gap), which is the
period be6tween the M phase (M = mitosis) and the start of DNA synthesis; (2) the S phase (S
= synthesis), during which DNA is synthesized in the cell nucleus; (3) the G2 phase, during
which RNA and protein synthesis occurs, the period be6tween the completion of DNA
synthesis and the next phase (M); and (4) the M phase, which includes nuclear and
cytoplasmic division.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
7. What organic compound facilitates transportation across cell membr6anes by6 acting as
receptors, transport channels for electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps?
a. Lipids
b. Proteases
c. Proteins
d. Carbo6hydrates
ANS: C
Proteins have several functions, including acting as receptors, transport channels for
electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps Lipids help act as the “glue” holding cell
membr6anes together. Proteases cause the br6eakdown of protein. Carbo6hydrates are involved in
cellular protection and lubr6ication and help produce energy via oxidative phosphorylation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
8. Understanding the various steps of proteolytic cascades may be6 useful in designing drug
therapy for which human diseases?
a. Cardiac and vascular disorders
b. Autoimmune and malignant disorders
c. Gastrointestinal and renal disorders
d. Endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders
ANS: B6
Understanding the various steps involved in this process is crucial for designing drug
interventions. Dysregulation of proteases features prominently in many human diseases,
including cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegenerative disorders. Cardiac, vascular,
gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine disorders do not involve this process.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
9. Which structure prevents water-solubl6e molecules from entering cells across the plasma
membr6ane?
a. Carbo6hydrate chains
b. Glycoprotein channels
c. Membr6ane channel proteins
d. Lipid bi6layer
ANS: D
Chapter 1 - Cellular 5
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 9TH EDITION ALL CHAPTERS TEST
BANK | MCCANCE & HUETHER’S | QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE
, Chapter 01: Cellular Biology
McCance/Huether: Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and
Children, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption?
a. Cells can produce proteins.
b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes.
c. Cells can take in and use nutrients.
d. Cells can synthesize fats.
ANS: C
In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their
surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular
metabolic absorption.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering
2. Where is most of a cell’s genetic information, including RNA and DNA, contained?
a. Mitochondria
b. Ribosome
c. Nucleolus
d. Lysosome
ANS: C
The nucleus contains the nucleolus, a small dense structure composed largely of RNA, most
of the cellular DNA, and the DNA-binding proteins, such as the histones, which regulate its
activity. The mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration and energy production.
Ribosomes’ chief function is to provide sites for cellular protein synthesis. Lysosomes
function as the intracellular digestive system.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering
3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to remove
hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Ribosomes
d. Endosome
ANS: B
Chapter 1 - Cellular 3
, Peroxisomes are so named be6cause they usually contain enzymes that use oxygen to remove
hydrogen atoms from specific subs6trates in an oxidative reaction that produces H2O2, which
is a powerful oxidant and potentially destructive if it accumulates or escapes from
peroxisomes. Ribo6somes are RNA-protein complexes (nucleoproteins) that are synthesized in
the nucleolus and secreted into the cytoplasm through pores in the nuclear envelope called
nuclear pore complexes. Lysosomes are saclike structures that originate from the Golgi
complex and contain more than 40 digestive enzymes called hydrolases, which catalyze
bo6nds in proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbo6hydrates. An endosome is a vesical that has
be6en pinched off from the cellular membr6ane.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
4. Which cell component is capabl6e of cellular autodigestion when it is released during cell
injury?
a. Ribo6some
b. Golgi complex
c. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
d. Lysosomes
ANS: D
The lysosomal membr6ane acts as a protective shield be6tween the powerful digestive enzymes
within the lysosome and the cytoplasm, preventing their leakage into the cytoplasmic matrix.
Disruption of the membr6ane by6 various treatments or cellular injury leads to a release of the
lysosomal enzymes, which can then react with their specific subs6trates, causing cellular
self-digestion. The chief function of a ribo6some is to provide sites for cellular protein
synthesis. The Golgi complex is a network of flattened, smooth vesicles and membr6anes often
located near the cell nucleus. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in steroid
hormone production and removing toxic subs6tances from the cell.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
5. Which cAMP-mediated response is related to antidiuretic hormone?
a. Increased heart rate and force of contraction
b. Secretion of cortisol
c. Increased retention of water
d. Br6eakdown of fat
ANS: C
Antidiuretic hormone leads to increased retention of water in the bo6dy. Epinephrine causes
increases in heart rate and force of contraction. Increased cortisol secretion is due to ACTH.
Br6eakdown of fat is due to glucagon.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
6. During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA synthesized?
a. G1
b. S
c. G2
d. M
ANS: B6
Chapter 1 - Cellular 4
, The four designated phases of the cell cycle are: (1) the G1 phase (G = gap), which is the
period be6tween the M phase (M = mitosis) and the start of DNA synthesis; (2) the S phase (S
= synthesis), during which DNA is synthesized in the cell nucleus; (3) the G2 phase, during
which RNA and protein synthesis occurs, the period be6tween the completion of DNA
synthesis and the next phase (M); and (4) the M phase, which includes nuclear and
cytoplasmic division.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
7. What organic compound facilitates transportation across cell membr6anes by6 acting as
receptors, transport channels for electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps?
a. Lipids
b. Proteases
c. Proteins
d. Carbo6hydrates
ANS: C
Proteins have several functions, including acting as receptors, transport channels for
electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps Lipids help act as the “glue” holding cell
membr6anes together. Proteases cause the br6eakdown of protein. Carbo6hydrates are involved in
cellular protection and lubr6ication and help produce energy via oxidative phosphorylation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
8. Understanding the various steps of proteolytic cascades may be6 useful in designing drug
therapy for which human diseases?
a. Cardiac and vascular disorders
b. Autoimmune and malignant disorders
c. Gastrointestinal and renal disorders
d. Endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders
ANS: B6
Understanding the various steps involved in this process is crucial for designing drug
interventions. Dysregulation of proteases features prominently in many human diseases,
including cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegenerative disorders. Cardiac, vascular,
gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine disorders do not involve this process.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembe6ring
9. Which structure prevents water-solubl6e molecules from entering cells across the plasma
membr6ane?
a. Carbo6hydrate chains
b. Glycoprotein channels
c. Membr6ane channel proteins
d. Lipid bi6layer
ANS: D
Chapter 1 - Cellular 5
