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What is the function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
energy production
Reversible change from one adult cell type to another in a tissue is a normal
adaptation to stress.
metaplasia
Mary suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Her own immune
system is attacking her joints, causing damage to the tissues and deformity of
the bones. Over time, her mobility becomes limited due to the joint damage. The
development of her disease is best described by the word
pathogenesis
Increase in the size of the cells of the uterus during the stress of pregnancy is an
example of
hypertrophy
Cell structure and cell function are closely related but a change in one does not
necessarily mean an immediate change in the other. T/F
T
Which of the following is the best description of the cell membrane?
phospholipid bilayer with protein components
What is the function of peroxisomes?
, fatty acid metabolism
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
modification and packaging of molecules
Which organelle has its own DNA, separate from nuclear DNA
mitochondria
Which of the following describes etiology of disease?
cause of the disease
What are the two major vascular changes that occur during acute inflammation?
increased vascular permeability and vasodilation
Which of the following is a major difference between acute and chronic
inflammation?
length of time the inflammation continues is different
What may make inflammation harmful to the body?
prolonged, severe, and inappropriate inflammation
A teenager has a sore throat. He has a fever and malaise that lasts two days.
Then he is fine and goes back to school. Is this an acute or chronic inflammatory
event?
acute
The major difference between exudates and transudates is
protein content
What cells are phagocytes?
PMNs and macrophages
If a cell doesn't make phagocyte oxidase, what CAN'T it do?