FINAL EXAM
Score for this quiz: 190.5 out of 200
,PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 231 Final Exam
Score for this quiz: 190.5 out of 200
Question 1
2..5 pts
True/False:
Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances.
True
Correct
!
False
Question 2
2..5 pts
True/False:
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological
conditions. Correct!
True
False
Question 3
2..5 pts
Multiple Choice
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply.
, Correct!
It is involved in cellular respiration
They are found far from the site of energy
consumption Correct!
They play a role in apoptosis
They control free radicals
Question 4
2..5 pts
Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that
apply. Correct!
Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within
The main structural component is made of
proteins Correct!
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle
cells Correct!
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and
proliferation Question 5
pts
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous
necrosis. Your Answer:
Dry gangrene occurs when blood supply is slowly reduced to an area. The area is
dehydrated andbecomes dark or black in color. Commonly seen in patients with
diabetes. It is not very painful, but tissues eventually die.
Wet gangrene is casued with a sudden reduction in blood flow. The area is cold
and swollen, withno pulse. This can occur from trauma. Bacteria is involved and is
very painful. It has the appearance of pus, becasue it looks wet. There is also a foul
smell.
In dry gangrene the affected tissue becomes dry and shrinks, the
skin wrinkles, and its color changes to dark brown or black. The
spread of dry gangrene is slow. It results from acut off in arterial
blood supply and is a form of coagulation necrosis. In wet gangrene,
the