Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for
Clinical Practice
Nancy C. Tkacs, Linda L. Herrmann, and Randall L. Johnson
1st Edition
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,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinical Practice 1
Chapter 2. Chemical And Biochemical Foundations 5
Chapter 3. Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases 9
Chapter 4. Cell Physiology And Pathophysiology 13
Chapter 5. Infectious Disease 16
Chapter 6. The Immune System And Leukocyte Function 20
Chapter 7. Neoplasia 24
Chapter 8. Blood and Clotting 28
Chapter 9. Circulation 32
Chapter 10. Heart 36
Chapter 11. Lungs 40
Chapter 12. Kidneys 44
Chapter 13. Gastrointestinal Tract 48
Chapter 14. Liver 52
Chapter 15. Nervous System 56
Chapter 16. Musculoskeletal System 60
Chapter 17. Endocrine System 64
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Test Bank - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice, 1st Edition (Tkacs, 2021)
Chapter 1. The Foundational Concepts Of Clinical Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
a. fever.
b. fatigue.
c. redness.
d. granuloma.
ANS: C PTS: 1
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by momentary
vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
a. bleeding.
b. congestion.
c. pale skin.
d. coolness.
ANS: B PTS: 1
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of leukocytes into the
area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great numbers?
a. Basophils
b. Lymphocytes
c. Neutrophils
d. Platelets
ANS: C PTS: 1
4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial step in the
process?
a. Engulfment
b. Intracellular killing
c. Antigen margination
d. Recognition and adherence
ANS: D PTS: 1
5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary permeability
and pain?
a. Serotonin
b. Histamine
c. Bradykinin
d. Nitric oxide
ANS: C PTS: 1
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the following exudates
is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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