PATHOPHYS Module Exams

Module 1 Exam

Question 1

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True/False:

A bodybuilder’s muscles will display hyperplasia.

True

Correct!

False

It will display hypertrophy.

Question 2

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True/False:

Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia.

True

Correct!

False

It’s metaplasia.

Question 3

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True/False:

Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the number of cells

You Answered

True

Correct Answer

False

Question 4

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True/False:

Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions.

Correct!

True

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False

Question 5

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Match the following:

Deals with the cause of death in a population a.

Incidence

Number of new cases in a population at risk during a specified time b.

Prevalence

Number of people with the disease in a population in a given time c.

Morbidity

The effect of an illness on one’s life

d. Mortality

Question 6

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Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true of the cytoskeleton?

It controls shape and movement

Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions

Correct!

It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes

Peroxisomes and proteasomes are not part of the cytoskeleton.

Question 7

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Which of the following move across the cell membrane via diffusion? Select all that apply.

Correct!

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Oxygen

Glucose

Correct Answer

Water

Correct!

Carbon dioxide

Question 8

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are false regarding cell communication?

Endocrine signaling depends on hormones

Neurotransmitters act through synapses

G-protein linked receptors act through an on-off switch

Correct!

Paracrine signaling releases a chemical into the extracellular fluid that affects its own activity

Question 9

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Which is true of the cytoskeleton? Select all that apply.

Correct!

It controls shape and movement

Correct!

Cilia and flagella are microtubule-filled cellular extensions

It includes peroxisomes and proteasomes

Question 10

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Multiple Choice

High blood pressure is an example of which of the following?

Pathology

Correct Answer

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Pathophysiology

Physiology

You Answered

No answer text provided.

Question 11

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Multiple Choice

A patient has a fever and rash. What are these examples of?

Correct!

Signs

Symptoms

Both A & B

Question 12

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a test’s sensitivity?

It is how likely the same result will occur if repeated

Correct!

If negative, it can safely be assumed that the person does not have a disease

It is considered a true-negative result

It can only be calculated from people without the disease

Question 13

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the effect of an illness on one’s life?

Incidence

Correct!

Morbidity

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