Advanced Pathophysiology Exam
questions and answers well graded
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An example of a physical barrier is - ANS✅✅epithelial cells
A biochemical substance that attracts leukocytes to the site of inflammation is a(n) -
ANS✅✅chemotactic factor
What is a characteristic of mast cells? They: - ANS✅✅release histamine that causes inflammation
What is an acidic, sulfur-containing lipid that produces effects similar to histamine? -
ANS✅✅leukotriene
Which is a characteristic of neutrophils? Neutrophils - ANS✅✅are the predominant phagocytes at
the early inflammatory site
Biochemical messengers produced by macrophages and lymphocytes in response to a pathogen are
called: - ANS✅✅interleukins
Which cytokine is secreted by macrophages and mast cells and acts to induce fever? -
ANS✅✅tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Barriers associated with innate immunity include (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅physical
mechanical
biochemical
In a patient experiencing inflammation, observable characteristic(s) would include (select all that
apply) - ANS✅✅redness
increased swelling
pain
, The activation of the complement system includes: (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅classic
lectin
alternative
The clotting system at the site of injury or inflammation includes the following function(s): (select all
that apply) - ANS✅✅keeping microorganisms at the site of greatest inflammatory cell activity
providing a framework for future repair and healing
The proliferation phase of wound healing includes: (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅fibroblast
proliferation
collagen synthesis
epithelialization
Which statement regarding salivation is TRUE? - ANS✅✅cholinergic fibers stimulate the salivary
glands.
Respiration is inhibited during which phase of the process of swallowing? - ANS✅✅oropharyngeal
Which statement regarding the esophagus is TRUE? - ANS✅✅The lower 2/3 is innervated by
preganglionic fibers from the vagus nerve
Which hormone is responsible for the inhibition of the stomach contraction - ANS✅✅secretin
which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor? - ANS✅✅parietal cells
Which structure controls the flow of digested material from the ileum into the large intestine -
ANS✅✅ileocecal valve
localized rhythmic contractions of circular smooth muscles in the small intestines that divide and mix
chyme are called - ANS✅✅austral segmentation
When iron is being absorbed into the small bowel, to what protein is it bound in the epithelial cells -
ANS✅✅ferritin
questions and answers well graded
A+
An example of a physical barrier is - ANS✅✅epithelial cells
A biochemical substance that attracts leukocytes to the site of inflammation is a(n) -
ANS✅✅chemotactic factor
What is a characteristic of mast cells? They: - ANS✅✅release histamine that causes inflammation
What is an acidic, sulfur-containing lipid that produces effects similar to histamine? -
ANS✅✅leukotriene
Which is a characteristic of neutrophils? Neutrophils - ANS✅✅are the predominant phagocytes at
the early inflammatory site
Biochemical messengers produced by macrophages and lymphocytes in response to a pathogen are
called: - ANS✅✅interleukins
Which cytokine is secreted by macrophages and mast cells and acts to induce fever? -
ANS✅✅tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Barriers associated with innate immunity include (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅physical
mechanical
biochemical
In a patient experiencing inflammation, observable characteristic(s) would include (select all that
apply) - ANS✅✅redness
increased swelling
pain
, The activation of the complement system includes: (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅classic
lectin
alternative
The clotting system at the site of injury or inflammation includes the following function(s): (select all
that apply) - ANS✅✅keeping microorganisms at the site of greatest inflammatory cell activity
providing a framework for future repair and healing
The proliferation phase of wound healing includes: (select all that apply) - ANS✅✅fibroblast
proliferation
collagen synthesis
epithelialization
Which statement regarding salivation is TRUE? - ANS✅✅cholinergic fibers stimulate the salivary
glands.
Respiration is inhibited during which phase of the process of swallowing? - ANS✅✅oropharyngeal
Which statement regarding the esophagus is TRUE? - ANS✅✅The lower 2/3 is innervated by
preganglionic fibers from the vagus nerve
Which hormone is responsible for the inhibition of the stomach contraction - ANS✅✅secretin
which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor? - ANS✅✅parietal cells
Which structure controls the flow of digested material from the ileum into the large intestine -
ANS✅✅ileocecal valve
localized rhythmic contractions of circular smooth muscles in the small intestines that divide and mix
chyme are called - ANS✅✅austral segmentation
When iron is being absorbed into the small bowel, to what protein is it bound in the epithelial cells -
ANS✅✅ferritin
