Patho 370 Midterm Exam (Full & Revised).Pdf

What occurs during an acute asthma attack? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answers: Sputum is often thick, tenacious, scant, and viscid. Bronchoconstriction occurs. Residual lung volume increases. Forced expiratory volumes decrease. Correct Answers: Sputum is often thick, tenacious, scant, and viscid. Bronchoconstriction occurs. Residual lung volume increases. Forced expiratory volumes decrease. Response Feedback: Sputum is often thick, tenacious, scant, and viscid. Bronchospasm are experienced during asthma attacks. Air becomes trapped because of the inflammatory changes that occur so increasing residual lung volume. Forced expiratory volumes decrease during asthma attacks. Tidal does not remain constant during an asthma attack.  Question 46 0 out of 0 points Which condition is an endocrine disorder that causes elevated blood pressure? (Select all that apply.) Selected Answers: Guillain-Barré syndrome Coarctation of the aorta Cushing disease Hyperthyroidism Correct Answers: Cushing disease Hyperthyroidism Response Feedback: Endocrine disorders that result in hypertension include Cushing disease and hyperthyroidism. While Guillain-Barré syndrome results in hypertension, it is neurologic disorder. While coarctation of the aorta causes high blood pressure, it is a cardiac disorder. While pheochromocytoma causes high blood pressure, it is a tumor of adrenal gland tissue.  Question 47 0 out of 0 points Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes Selected Answer: Fluid retention Correct Answer: Fluid retention Response Feedback: Renin triggers stimulates kidney nephrons to conserve sodium and water. Renin triggers the formation of angiotensin II, which is a potent vasoconstrictor. Renin triggers stimulates kidney nephrons to conserve not shift sodium. Activation of the renin-angiotensin system does not cause glucogenesis.  Question 48 0 out of 0 points The study of specific characteristics and functions of a living organism and its parts is called Selected Answer: Physiology Correct Answer: Physiology Response Feedback: Physiology is the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms. Psychiatry is a branch of medicine dealing with mental illness. Homeostasis is a dynamic steady state. Pathophysiology refers to the disorder or breakdown of the human body’s function.