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Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under
stressful circumstances. True or False
Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological
conditions. True or False
Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔True
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) It is involved in cellular respiration
2) They are found far from the site of energy consumption
3) They play a role in apoptosis
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4) They control free radicals - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔It is
involved in cellular respiration
They play a role in apoptosis
Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) Controls the transport of materials from the outside
fluids to within
2 )The main structural component is made of proteins
3) Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve
and muscle cells
4) Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔Controls the transport of materials from
the outside fluids to within
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve
and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous
necrosis
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Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Dry gangrene occurs when
blood supply is slowly reduced to an area. The area is
dehydrated and becomes dark or black in color. Commonly
seen in patients with diabetes. It is not very painful, but
tissues eventually die.
Wet gangrene is caused by a sudden reduction in blood
flow. The area is cold and swollen, with no pulse. This can
occur from trauma. Bacteria is involved and is very
painful. It has the appearance of pus, because it looks wet.
There is also a foul smell
Cell proliferation is the process in which proliferating cells
become more specialized cell types. True or False
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False Answer: cell
differentiation
Cell differentiation is the process of increasing cell
numbers by mitotic cell division. True or False
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False, Answer: cell proliferation
What are two important properties that stem cells possess
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Potency and self-renewal
Nurs 231 pathophysiology Portage Learning
Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete All
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded
A+||Brand New Version!!
Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under
stressful circumstances. True or False
Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False
Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological
conditions. True or False
Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔True
Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) It is involved in cellular respiration
2) They are found far from the site of energy consumption
3) They play a role in apoptosis
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4) They control free radicals - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔It is
involved in cellular respiration
They play a role in apoptosis
Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply
Exam 1
1) Controls the transport of materials from the outside
fluids to within
2 )The main structural component is made of proteins
3) Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve
and muscle cells
4) Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔Controls the transport of materials from
the outside fluids to within
Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve
and muscle cells
Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous
necrosis
, 3|Page
Exam 1 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Dry gangrene occurs when
blood supply is slowly reduced to an area. The area is
dehydrated and becomes dark or black in color. Commonly
seen in patients with diabetes. It is not very painful, but
tissues eventually die.
Wet gangrene is caused by a sudden reduction in blood
flow. The area is cold and swollen, with no pulse. This can
occur from trauma. Bacteria is involved and is very
painful. It has the appearance of pus, because it looks wet.
There is also a foul smell
Cell proliferation is the process in which proliferating cells
become more specialized cell types. True or False
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False Answer: cell
differentiation
Cell differentiation is the process of increasing cell
numbers by mitotic cell division. True or False
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔False, Answer: cell proliferation
What are two important properties that stem cells possess
Exam 2 - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔Potency and self-renewal
