Review of Key Medical Concepts and Case
Scenarios for Clinical Practice.
Questions with answers already graded!
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis
Exam 1 - Answer✔Dry gangrene occurs when blood supply is slowly
reduced to an area. The area is dehydrated and becomes dark or black in
color. Commonly seen in patients with diabetes. It is not very painful,
but tissues eventually die.
Wet gangrene is caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow. The area is
cold and swollen, with no pulse. This can occur from trauma. Bacteria is
involved and is very painful. It has the appearance of pus, because it
looks wet. There is also a foul smell
Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful
circumstances. True or False
Exam 1 - Answer✔False
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions. True
or False
Exam 1 - Answer✔True
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) It is involved in cellular respiration
2) They are found far from the site of energy consumption
3) They play a role in apoptosis
4) They control free radicals - Answer✔It is involved in cellular
respiration
They play a role in apoptosis
, Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within
2 )The main structural component is made of proteins
3) Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle
cells
4) Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation -
Answer✔Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to
within
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle
cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
Cell proliferation is the process in which proliferating cells become
more specialized cell types. True or False
Exam 2 - Answer✔False Answer: cell differentiation
Cell differentiation is the process of increasing cell numbers by mitotic
cell division. True or False
Exam 2 - Answer✔False, Answer: cell proliferation
What are two important properties that stem cells possess
Exam 2 - Answer✔Potency and self-renewal
These are cells of the same lineage that have not yet differentiated to the
extent that they have lost their ability to divide
Exam 2 - Answer✔progenitor or parent cells
is a systemic treatment that enables drugs to reach the site of the tumor
as well as other distant sites
Exam 2 - Answer✔chemotherapy
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller mutuakiseli91. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
