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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UTA EXAM LATEST UPDATE -2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALL THE BEST
What disease is an example of Autosomal Recessive Disorder?
sickle cell anemia
Hypoglycemia triggers the release of hormones:
*4
epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon
Hypoglycemia
What disease is an example of Autosomal Dominant Disorder?
polycystic kidney disease
What genotype would have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?
TT, Tt
What genotype would not have an Autosomal Dominant Disorder?
tt
What is the normal range for blood pH?
7.35-7.45
What is hyperglycemia?
higher than normal glucose in blood
What is hypoglycemia?
not enough glucose in blood
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What is glycogen?
stored glucose
genesis =
formation
glycogenesis means:
formation of glycogen
state of Hyperglycemia triggers the pancreas to secrete:
insulin
Which hormone stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in order to
correct hypoglycemia?
What is the formal name of this process?
glucagon
glycogenesis
hypoglycemia
What back-up plan is used if glycogenesis is exhausted or there is no glucose
present?
- fats & proteins are broken down for energy
Gluconeogenesis
hypoxia
less O2 in the cell
hypoxemia
less O2 in the blood
What genotype is a carrier for Sickle Cell Anemia?
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UTA EXAM LATEST UPDATE -2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALL THE BEST
What disease is an example of Autosomal Recessive Disorder?
sickle cell anemia
Hypoglycemia triggers the release of hormones:
*4
epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone, glucagon
Hypoglycemia
What disease is an example of Autosomal Dominant Disorder?
polycystic kidney disease
What genotype would have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?
TT, Tt
What genotype would not have an Autosomal Dominant Disorder?
tt
What is the normal range for blood pH?
7.35-7.45
What is hyperglycemia?
higher than normal glucose in blood
What is hypoglycemia?
not enough glucose in blood
, 2
What is glycogen?
stored glucose
genesis =
formation
glycogenesis means:
formation of glycogen
state of Hyperglycemia triggers the pancreas to secrete:
insulin
Which hormone stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in order to
correct hypoglycemia?
What is the formal name of this process?
glucagon
glycogenesis
hypoglycemia
What back-up plan is used if glycogenesis is exhausted or there is no glucose
present?
- fats & proteins are broken down for energy
Gluconeogenesis
hypoxia
less O2 in the cell
hypoxemia
less O2 in the blood
What genotype is a carrier for Sickle Cell Anemia?
