NSG5003 WEEK 4 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Inflammatory cytokines released when cell injury, endothelial dysfunction or inflammation
happen - ANS Numerous inflammatory cytokines are released, including tumor necrosis
factor-alpha (TNF-α), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), interleukin-1 (IL-1), toxic oxygen radicals, CRP,
and heat shock proteins
What contributes to atherosclerosis in Injured cells? - ANS Injured endothelial cells become
inflamed and cannot make normal amounts of antithrombotic and vasodilating cytokines
Oxidized LDL is toxic to endothelial cells and causes what? - ANS Smooth muscle proliferation
What factor of hypertension causes hypertrophy of the myocardium? - ANS Angiotensin II
What is a common cause of aneurysms because of plaque that erodes vessel walls? -
ANS Atherosclerosis
What percent of patients with aneurysms also have arteriosclerosis and hypertension? -
ANS >50%
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Inflammatory cytokines released when cell injury, endothelial dysfunction or inflammation
happen - ANS Numerous inflammatory cytokines are released, including tumor necrosis
factor-alpha (TNF-α), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), interleukin-1 (IL-1), toxic oxygen radicals, CRP,
and heat shock proteins
What contributes to atherosclerosis in Injured cells? - ANS Injured endothelial cells become
inflamed and cannot make normal amounts of antithrombotic and vasodilating cytokines
Oxidized LDL is toxic to endothelial cells and causes what? - ANS Smooth muscle proliferation
What factor of hypertension causes hypertrophy of the myocardium? - ANS Angiotensin II
What is a common cause of aneurysms because of plaque that erodes vessel walls? -
ANS Atherosclerosis
What percent of patients with aneurysms also have arteriosclerosis and hypertension? -
ANS >50%
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