NURS 231 Pathophysiology Final Exam - Portage Learning

NURS 231 FINAL EXAM (May-June 2026) (PREMIUM
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EXAM WITH ACCURATE RESPONSES: GRADED A+
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Score for quiz: 200 by 200
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True/False:



Metaplastic cells are not better prepared to survive under stressful circumstances.
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Hypertrophy can occur under normal and pathological conditions.
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,Which are true of the mitochondria? Select all that apply.
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It is involved in cellular respiration
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They are found far from the site of energy consumption Correct!
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They play a role in apoptosis
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Which are true of the cell membrane? Select all that apply.
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Controls the transport of materials from the outside fluids to within
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The main structural component is made of proteins
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Helps with the conduction of electrical currents in nerve and muscle cells
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Aids in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation
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QUESTION 5
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Compare and contrast the two types of gangrenous necrosis.
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Dry gangrene occurs when blood supply is slowly reduced to an area. The area is dehydrated and
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becomes dark or black in color. Commonly seen in victims with diabetes. It is not very painful, but
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tissues eventually die.
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Wet gangrene is casued with a sudden reduction in blood flow. The area is cold and swollen, with no
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pulse. This can occur from trauma. Bacteria is involved and is very painful. It has the appearance of
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pus, becasue it looks wet. There is also a foul smell.
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In dry gangrene the affected tissue becomes dry and shrinks, the skin wrinkles, and its color
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changes to dark brown or black. The spread of dry gangrene is slow. It results from a cut off
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in arterial blood supply and is a form of coagulation necrosis. In wet gangrene, the
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