Question 1
To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a.Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b.Ischemic damage to cells
c.Liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d.Preprogrammed cell self-destruction
Question 2
When prolonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart, the resulting damage is referred to as
________.
a.atrophy
b.liquefactive necrosis
c.apoptosis
d.infarction
Question 3
Insensible fluid loss refers to water lost through ________.
a.perspiration only
b.feces only
c.perspiration and expiration
d.urine and feces
Question 4
What is the difference between patient “signs” and “symptoms”?
a.There is no difference. These terms can be used interchangeably.