Nurs 302 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

Cellular atrophy involves: A) an increase in cell size. B) a decrease in cell size. C) an increase in the number of cells. D) a decrease in the number of cells. correct answer: b The process of cellular atrophy is accomplished through which of the following processes? A) Loss of fluid B) Decreased cell division C) Inhibition of enzyme formation D) Formation of autophagic vacuoles correct answer: d In compensatory hyperplasia, growth factors stimulate cell division in response to: A) tissue loss. B) decreased hormonal stimulation. C) ischemia. D) puberty. correct answer: a Pathologic hyperplasia can lead to: A) neoplasia (cancer). B) dysplasia. C) metaplasia. D) all of the above. correct answer: d In response to an increased workload, such as that caused by high blood pressure (hypertension), myocardial cells in the left ventricle will adapt through the process of: A) atrophy. B) hypertrophy. C) hyperplasia. D) dsyplasia. correct answer: b The process of muscle hypertrophy involves an increase in: A) cell division. B) water accumulation. C) protein synthesis. D) plasma membrane thickness. correct answer: c Chronic infection of the cervix by the human papillomavirus results in cervical: A) atrophy. B) dysplasia. C) metaplasia. D) hormonal hyperplasia. correct answer: b Metaplasia involves the replacement of normal cells by: A) another type of cell. B) abnormal cells of the same tissue type. C) scar tissue. D) cancer cells. correct answer: a The most common cause of hypoxic injury is: A) free radicals. B) malnutrition. C) chemical toxicity. D) ischemia. correct answer: d Tissue ischemia and a decrease in mitochondrial oxygenation result in: A) cellular dehydration. B) decreased ATP production. C) calcium accumulation outside the cell.