GNRS515 - Advanced
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
T/F: Non-dividing cells, such as myocardial fibers, are capable of hypertrophy,
but not hyperplasia. Correct Answer True
T/F: Dysplasia is a common type of normal cellular adaptation. Correct
Answer False
T/F: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia rarely occur together. Correct Answer
False
T/F: A man with a history of smoking has a bronchial biopsy showing that the
normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells have been replaced by stratified
squamous epithelial cells. The man is correctly told that this process could be
reversed if he quits smoking. Correct Answer True
T/F: Dysplastic changes may be reversible, but more commonly become
malignant. Correct Answer True
Which type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated
epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by stratified
squamous epithelial cells?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Dysplasia
D. Anaplasia Correct Answer B. Metaplasia
The mammary glands enlarge during pregnancy primarily as a consequence
of:
,GNRS515 - Advanced
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
A. Compensatory hyperplasia
B. Hormonal hyperplasia
C. Hormonal anaplasia
D. Hormonal dysplasia Correct Answer B. Hormonal Hyperplasia
When the heart's workload increases, what changes occur to the myocardial
cells?
A. They divide
B. They increase in size
C. They increase in number
D. They undergo metaplasia Correct Answer B. They increase in size
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells divide under the influence of
estrogen; this is an example of hormonal:
A. Hyperplasia.
B. Dysplasia.
C. Hypertrophy
D. Anaplasia Correct Answer A. Hyperplasia
The abnormal proliferation of cells in response to excessive hormonal
stimulation is called:
A. Dysplasia.
B. Pathologic dysplasia
, GNRS515 - Advanced
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
C. Hyperplasia
D. Pathologic hyperplasia Correct Answer D. Pathologic Hyperplasia
Removal of part of the liver leads to ______________ of the remaining liver
cells.
A. Dysplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Compensatory hyperplasia
D. Compensatory dysplasia Correct Answer C. Compensatory Hyperplasia
During ischemia, what effect does the loss of the adenosine triphosphate
(ATP) level have on cells?
A. Cells shrink because of the influx of Ca
B. Cells shrink because of the influx of KCl
C. Cells swell because of the influx of NaCl
D. Cells swell because of the influx of NO Correct Answer C. Cells swell
because of the influx of NaCl
What is a consequence of plasma membrane damage to the mitochondria?
A. Enzymatic digestion halts DNA synthesis.
B. Influx of calcium ions halts ATP production
C. Reduction in ATP production caused by edema from an influx in sodium
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
T/F: Non-dividing cells, such as myocardial fibers, are capable of hypertrophy,
but not hyperplasia. Correct Answer True
T/F: Dysplasia is a common type of normal cellular adaptation. Correct
Answer False
T/F: Hypertrophy and hyperplasia rarely occur together. Correct Answer
False
T/F: A man with a history of smoking has a bronchial biopsy showing that the
normal columnar ciliated epithelial cells have been replaced by stratified
squamous epithelial cells. The man is correctly told that this process could be
reversed if he quits smoking. Correct Answer True
T/F: Dysplastic changes may be reversible, but more commonly become
malignant. Correct Answer True
Which type of cell adaptation occurs when normal columnar ciliated
epithelial cells of the bronchial lining have been replaced by stratified
squamous epithelial cells?
A. Hyperplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Dysplasia
D. Anaplasia Correct Answer B. Metaplasia
The mammary glands enlarge during pregnancy primarily as a consequence
of:
,GNRS515 - Advanced
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
A. Compensatory hyperplasia
B. Hormonal hyperplasia
C. Hormonal anaplasia
D. Hormonal dysplasia Correct Answer B. Hormonal Hyperplasia
When the heart's workload increases, what changes occur to the myocardial
cells?
A. They divide
B. They increase in size
C. They increase in number
D. They undergo metaplasia Correct Answer B. They increase in size
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells divide under the influence of
estrogen; this is an example of hormonal:
A. Hyperplasia.
B. Dysplasia.
C. Hypertrophy
D. Anaplasia Correct Answer A. Hyperplasia
The abnormal proliferation of cells in response to excessive hormonal
stimulation is called:
A. Dysplasia.
B. Pathologic dysplasia
, GNRS515 - Advanced
Pathophysiology - Exam #1 2025-2016
C. Hyperplasia
D. Pathologic hyperplasia Correct Answer D. Pathologic Hyperplasia
Removal of part of the liver leads to ______________ of the remaining liver
cells.
A. Dysplasia
B. Metaplasia
C. Compensatory hyperplasia
D. Compensatory dysplasia Correct Answer C. Compensatory Hyperplasia
During ischemia, what effect does the loss of the adenosine triphosphate
(ATP) level have on cells?
A. Cells shrink because of the influx of Ca
B. Cells shrink because of the influx of KCl
C. Cells swell because of the influx of NaCl
D. Cells swell because of the influx of NO Correct Answer C. Cells swell
because of the influx of NaCl
What is a consequence of plasma membrane damage to the mitochondria?
A. Enzymatic digestion halts DNA synthesis.
B. Influx of calcium ions halts ATP production
C. Reduction in ATP production caused by edema from an influx in sodium
