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WEST COAST UNIVERSITY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: CH 36 EXAM 2024
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- What is Dysphagia? - correct answer Difficulty in swallowing 
-Inability to initiate swallowing 
-Sensations that swallowed liquids/solids "stick" in esophagus 
-Pain with swallowing (odynophagia) may accompany 
 
What is Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer Problems in delivery of food/fluid into esophagus 
 
What causes Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer -Related to neuromuscular incoordination 
-Normal sequence is absent or altered 
 
What are symptoms of Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology Week 1: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch.4, Ch.7
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- West Coast University Pathophysiology Week 1: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch.4, Ch.7 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Etiology - correct answer The known cause for the disease. 
The study of causes/reasons for phenomena. 
Identify's causal factors acting in concert that provoke a particular disease or injury. 
 
Pathophysiology - correct answer The study of disease process. 
 
Idiopathic - correct answer The cause of the disease is unknown 
 
Iatrogenic - correct answer Causes results from unintended or unwanted medical t...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology questions with correct answers
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--7December 20232023/2024A+Available in bundle
- presence of philadelphia chromosome 
high granulocyte count CORRECT ANSWER chronic myeloid leukemia clinical significance 
 
15% of all leukemia cases 
avg age: 40-45 CORRECT ANSWER CML stats 
 
fatigue, weight loss, sweats, bleeding disorder, splenomegaly CORRECT ANSWER CML signs/symptoms 
 
responds poorly to chemo 
anti bcr/abl therapy 
bmt (bone marrow transfusion) CORRECT ANSWER CML treatment 
 
median survival ~2 years CORRECT ANSWER what happens if CML left untreated? 
 
malignant disord...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology (PARK) questions with correct answers
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--16December 20232023/2024A+Available in bundle
- Blood Pressure CORRECT ANSWER Systolic: Stroke Volume ejected with each beat and compliance of aorta and large arteries. (EJECTION) 
Diastolic: Closure of the aortic valve, energy stored in elastic fibers and resistance to flow through arterioles into capillaries. (REFILL) 
 
Arterial Compliance CORRECT ANSWER The Vessel's ability to expand and contract. (the elasticity of the arteries) 
 
Stroke Volume measures... CORRECT ANSWER The amount of blood that is ejected from Left Ventricle Contracti...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology (Baroon) questions with correct answers
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- West Coast University Pathophysiology (Baroon) questions with correct answers
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West Coast University Pathophysiology (Baroon) questions with correct answers
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- Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache 
 
Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears 
--Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; bacteria invade leptomeninges; accumulation of inflammatory exudate can result in obstructive hydrocephalus 
 
Meningitis & Encephalitis CM CORRECT ANSWER headache, fever, stiff neck (meningismus), and...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology questions with correct answers
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--10December 20232023/2024A+Available in bundle
- Anabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* 
Insulin promotes anabolism and lowers plasma glucose. 
anabolic steroids promote growth 
*BUILD UP* 
- stored foodstuffs in cells 
- glycogen 
- proteins 
- triglycerides 
 
Catabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* 
Glucagon "Alpha Cell fro Islet of Langerhans" 
Epinephrine "GAS" 
Cortisol "Stress Hormone" 
*BREAKS DOWN* 
- available foodstuffs (in blood) 
- glucose 
- amino acids -> liver converts into KETONES 
- free fatty acids -> liver converts...
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West Coast University Pathophysiology: CH 36 questions with correct answers
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- West Coast University Pathophysiology: CH 36 questions with correct answers
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West Coast University Pathophysiology (PARK) questions with correct answers
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-115December 20232023/2024A+Available in bundle
- Which system controls the diameter of the airways? CORRECT ANSWER Autonomic Nervous System 
 
The autonomic nervous system controls... CORRECT ANSWER the resistance to airflow via contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle. 
 
Which system controls bronchoconstriction via vagus nerve and cholinergic receptors? CORRECT ANSWER Parasympathetic Nervous System 
 
Which system controls bronchodilation via Beta-2 Adrenergic receptors? CORRECT ANSWER Sympathetic Nervous System 
 
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