Test Bank Pathophysiology The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children 8th

1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? 2. Where is most of a cell’s genetic information, including RNA and DNA, contained? 3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to remove hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction? 4. Which cell component is capable of cellular autodigestion when it is released during cell injury? 5. Which cAMP-mediated response is related to antidiuretic hormone? 7. What organic compound facilitates transportation across cell membranes by acting as receptors, transport channels for electrolytes, and enzymes to drive active pumps? a. Lipids b. Proteases c. Proteins d. Carbohydrates 8. Understanding the various steps of proteolytic cascades may be useful in designing drug therapy for which human diseases? a. Cardiac and vascular disorders b. Autoimmune and malignant disorders c. Gastrointestinal and renal disorders d. Endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders 9. Which structure prevents water-soluble molecules from entering cells across the plasma membrane? a. Carbohydrate chains b. Glycoprotein channels c. Membrane channel proteins d. Lipid bilayer ANS: