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Pathophysiology Study Guide Chapter 1-4 Chapter 1 & 2: 1. The term homeostasis refers to: • Maintenance of an optimal internal environment 2. To which of the following does the term apoptosi s refer? • Preprogrammed cell self-destruction 3. Pathophysiology involve the study of: • Functional s...

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Pathophysiology Study Guide Chapter 1-4
Chapter 1 & 2:

1. The term homeostasis refers to:
• Maintenance of an optimal internal environment

2. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
• Preprogrammed cell self-destruction

3. Pathophysiology involve the study of:
• Functional structural changes resulting from disease processes

4. Which of the following statements is true?
• Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves

5. What is a period of increased intensity of a chronic disease called?
• An exacerbation

6. The term disease refers to:
• A deviation from the normal state of health and function

7. The best definition of ischemia is:
• A deficit of oxygen supply to the cells, due to circulatory obstruction

8. Which of the following statements best describes reversible cell injury?
• The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic
reactionand loss of function

9. The term homeostasis refers to:
• Acute

10. The term prognosis refers to the:
• Expected outcome of the disease

11. When prolonged ischemia occurs to an area the resulting damage is referred to as:
• Infarction

12. Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to health professionals?
• To develop preventative measures

13. Disordered cellular growth or abnormal adaptation observable in cervical epithelium is:
• Dysplasia


14. Which type of cell injury is irreversible?

, • Lysis

15. Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:
• Fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever

16. During an inflammatory response, erythema is caused by:
• Vasodilation in the area

17. Purulent exudates usually contain:
• Numerous leukocytes, bacteria, and cell debris

18. A serous exudate is best described as a:
• Thin, watery, colorless exudate

19. Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include:
• Leukocytosis

20. Application of ice to an injured knee reduces edema by:
• Causing local vasoconstriction

21. Prostaglandins are released from and cause
• Damaged cell membranes, vasodilation and pain

22. The number of neutrophils in the blood is increased significantly:
• In order to promote phagocytosis

23. An abscess contains:
• Purulent exudate

24. The most common cause of cell injury and inflammation:
• Ischemia

25. The cardinal signs of inflammation include all of the following except:
• Fever

26. Which of the following cellular elements found in the inflammatory responses are
responsible for phagocytosis?
• Neutrophils

27. The cell type responsible for synthesis of scar tissue
• Fibroblasts

28. Which of the following statements regarding inflammation is incorrect?
• Only bacterial and viral infections cause inflammation

29. Which of the following is a plasma-derived mediator?

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