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NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
|Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
What triggers ketogenesis?-correct-answer-Unavailability of glucose. Keto diet =
no sugar. Starvation and Type 2 DM can lead to this.
Role of Acetyl-CoA-correct-answer-Returns to citric acid cycle and combines with
oxaloacetate to form citrate. Also transforms into ketone bodies by hepatocytes
Oxaloacetate-correct-answer-Used in gluconeogenesis (process of getting sugars
from carbs). During starvation or uncontrolled diabetes, oxaloacetate levels are
insufficient because it has been completely used by gluconeogenesis. Depletion of
oxaloacetate increases amount of Acetyl CoA.
Normal cells-correct-answer-Will not grow unless attached to a firm surface.
Normal cells have a limited life span and divide 10-50 times. Uniform in size and
shape.
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Cancer cells-correct-answer-Cells continue to crowd and eventually pile over.
Immortal and divide for years. Divide rapidly and are parasites. Must grow in a
hypoxic or acidic environment.
Which cancer produces alpha fetoprotein?-correct-answer-Liver and germ cell
tumors secrete this into the blood. Found in liver, testicles, or ovaries.
Which cancer produces carcinoembryonic antigen?-correct-answer-GI, pancreas,
lung, breast, large intestine, colon, rectal
Which cancer produces beta human chorionic gonadotropin?-correct-answer-
Germ cell (reproductive)
Which cancer produces prostate specific antigen?-correct-answer-Prostate
Origin of cancer from carcino-?-correct-answer-Carcinoma = cancer from the
epithelial tissue
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Origin of cancer from sarco-?-correct-answer-Cancer arising from the connective
tissue
Origin of cancer from -oma?-correct-answer-Benign tumor
Origin of cancer -blastoma?-correct-answer-Nervous tissue
Lung cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Multiple organs, including brain
Colorectal cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Liver, lungs
Testicular cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Lungs, liver, brain
Prostate cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Bones (especially lumbar
spine), liver
Breast cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Bones, lung, liver, brain
NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
|Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success
What triggers ketogenesis?-correct-answer-Unavailability of glucose. Keto diet =
no sugar. Starvation and Type 2 DM can lead to this.
Role of Acetyl-CoA-correct-answer-Returns to citric acid cycle and combines with
oxaloacetate to form citrate. Also transforms into ketone bodies by hepatocytes
Oxaloacetate-correct-answer-Used in gluconeogenesis (process of getting sugars
from carbs). During starvation or uncontrolled diabetes, oxaloacetate levels are
insufficient because it has been completely used by gluconeogenesis. Depletion of
oxaloacetate increases amount of Acetyl CoA.
Normal cells-correct-answer-Will not grow unless attached to a firm surface.
Normal cells have a limited life span and divide 10-50 times. Uniform in size and
shape.
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Cancer cells-correct-answer-Cells continue to crowd and eventually pile over.
Immortal and divide for years. Divide rapidly and are parasites. Must grow in a
hypoxic or acidic environment.
Which cancer produces alpha fetoprotein?-correct-answer-Liver and germ cell
tumors secrete this into the blood. Found in liver, testicles, or ovaries.
Which cancer produces carcinoembryonic antigen?-correct-answer-GI, pancreas,
lung, breast, large intestine, colon, rectal
Which cancer produces beta human chorionic gonadotropin?-correct-answer-
Germ cell (reproductive)
Which cancer produces prostate specific antigen?-correct-answer-Prostate
Origin of cancer from carcino-?-correct-answer-Carcinoma = cancer from the
epithelial tissue
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Origin of cancer from sarco-?-correct-answer-Cancer arising from the connective
tissue
Origin of cancer from -oma?-correct-answer-Benign tumor
Origin of cancer -blastoma?-correct-answer-Nervous tissue
Lung cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Multiple organs, including brain
Colorectal cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Liver, lungs
Testicular cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Lungs, liver, brain
Prostate cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Bones (especially lumbar
spine), liver
Breast cancer site of metastasis?-correct-answer-Bones, lung, liver, brain
