NUR-631 Patho Final Exam

What houses cellular genetic information? - Answer- Nucleus What is cellular suicide? - Answer- Apoptosis What happens with impaired cellular metabolism? - Answer- Accumulation of waste products, impaired ATP production How does water move between inter and extracellular space? - Answer- Osmosis What protein detects the presence of a neural tube defect in a fetus? - Answer- Increased Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) What are common defects seen in Trisomy 21? - Answer- -Flat nose -Wide spaced eyes -No creases in palms -Heart defects -Low set ears -IQ 70 or less What cells within wound healing and inflammation maintain the status of the cell? - Answer- Housekeeping What happens if a newborn does not have enough collectin protein? - Answer- Increased risk of respiratory infection What is active acquired immunity? - Answer- Gathered through exposure to a virus or through vaccination. Where do B lymphocytes mature? - Answer- Bone marrow What is a type II hypersensitivity? - Answer- Allergic reaction Why do we give Rhogram? And to who? - Answer- Prevents hemolytic anemia. Give to Rh- mom with Rh+ baby. When are exotoxins released? - Answer- With bacterial growth What type of cells control fungal infections? - Answer- -T lymphocytes -Phagocytes What hormone is affected by stress? - Answer- Cortisol How does stress affect blood glucose? - Answer- Increases due to cortisol release