Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed.
Which feature is characteristic of cell apoptosis?
A. Enlarged swollen size
B. Disrupted plasma membrane
C. Adjacent inflammation
D. Intact cellular contents - correct answers Intact cellular contents
This type of necrosis is encountered most often in foci of tuberculosis infection and has a friable yellow-
white appearance.
A. Coagulative necrosis
B. Caseous necrosis
C. Gangrenous necrosis
D. Liquefactive necrosis - correct answers Caseous necrosis
Shrinkage in the size of the cell by the loss of cell substance is known as ____.
A. Atrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Metaplasia
D. Dysplasia - correct answers Atrophy
What is the correct sequence in the mechanism of leukocyte migration through blood vessels?
A. Rolling, Integrin activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
B. Migration, Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines, Rolling
C. Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines, Rolling, Migration
D. Migration, Rolling, Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines - correct answers Rolling, Integrin
activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
Macrophages are a type of cell likely to be involved in response to each of the following injuries except:
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
, C. Atherosclerosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - correct answers Acute respiratory distress syndrome
In ___________, there is an outpouring of a watery, relatively protein-poor fluid that derives either from
the plasma or from the secretions of mesothelial cells lining the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial
cavities.
A. Fibrinous inflammation
B. Suppurative inflammation
C. Serous inflammation
D. Chronic inflammation - correct answers Serous inflammation
Large (1 to 2 cm) subcutaneous hematomas also known as bruises.
A. Petichiae
B. Purpura
C. Ecchymosis
D. Hematomas - correct answers Ecchymosis
An uncommon, grave complication of labor and the immediate postpartum period; this type of
embolism releases fluid into the maternal circulation via tears in the placental membrane and/or uterine
vein rupture.
A. Fat embolism
B. Air embolism
C. Pulmonary thromboembolism
D. Amniotic fluid embolism - correct answers Amniotic fluid embolism
____ shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume.
A. Septic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Cardiogenic
D. Anaphylactic - correct answers Hypovolemic
During this stage of shock, reflex compensatory mechanisms are activated and vital organ perfusion is
maintained.
A. Nonprogressive
B. Progressive
Which feature is characteristic of cell apoptosis?
A. Enlarged swollen size
B. Disrupted plasma membrane
C. Adjacent inflammation
D. Intact cellular contents - correct answers Intact cellular contents
This type of necrosis is encountered most often in foci of tuberculosis infection and has a friable yellow-
white appearance.
A. Coagulative necrosis
B. Caseous necrosis
C. Gangrenous necrosis
D. Liquefactive necrosis - correct answers Caseous necrosis
Shrinkage in the size of the cell by the loss of cell substance is known as ____.
A. Atrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Metaplasia
D. Dysplasia - correct answers Atrophy
What is the correct sequence in the mechanism of leukocyte migration through blood vessels?
A. Rolling, Integrin activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
B. Migration, Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines, Rolling
C. Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines, Rolling, Migration
D. Migration, Rolling, Adhesion, Integrin activation by chemokines - correct answers Rolling, Integrin
activation by chemokines, Adhesion, Migration
Macrophages are a type of cell likely to be involved in response to each of the following injuries except:
A. Pulmonary fibrosis
B. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
, C. Atherosclerosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - correct answers Acute respiratory distress syndrome
In ___________, there is an outpouring of a watery, relatively protein-poor fluid that derives either from
the plasma or from the secretions of mesothelial cells lining the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial
cavities.
A. Fibrinous inflammation
B. Suppurative inflammation
C. Serous inflammation
D. Chronic inflammation - correct answers Serous inflammation
Large (1 to 2 cm) subcutaneous hematomas also known as bruises.
A. Petichiae
B. Purpura
C. Ecchymosis
D. Hematomas - correct answers Ecchymosis
An uncommon, grave complication of labor and the immediate postpartum period; this type of
embolism releases fluid into the maternal circulation via tears in the placental membrane and/or uterine
vein rupture.
A. Fat embolism
B. Air embolism
C. Pulmonary thromboembolism
D. Amniotic fluid embolism - correct answers Amniotic fluid embolism
____ shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume.
A. Septic
B. Hypovolemic
C. Cardiogenic
D. Anaphylactic - correct answers Hypovolemic
During this stage of shock, reflex compensatory mechanisms are activated and vital organ perfusion is
maintained.
A. Nonprogressive
B. Progressive
