Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of anaerobic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs only in pathological conditions. 
B)  It occurs only during very strenuous exercise. 
C)  It is a normal part of cellular metabolism. 
D)  It occurs only in the presence of oxygen. 
A)  It occurs only in pathological conditions. 
B)  It occurs only during very strenuous exercise. 
C)  It is a normal part of cellular metabolism. 
D)  It occurs only in the presence of oxygen.

Question 2

One of the body's anatomical barriers to infection and injury is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelium. 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  cytotoxic factors. 
D)  phagocytes. 
A)  epithelium. 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  cytotoxic factors. 
D)  phagocytes.

Question 3

Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.9 percent sodium chloride 
B)  0.45 percent sodium chloride 
C)  1.8 percent sodium chloride 
D)  0.2 percent sodium chloride 
A)  0.9 percent sodium chloride 
B)  0.45 percent sodium chloride 
C)  1.8 percent sodium chloride 
D)  0.2 percent sodium chloride

Question 4

The cellular membrane proteins and their functions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  buffers. 
B)  linkers. 
C)  receptors. 
D)  enzymes. 
A)  buffers. 
B)  linkers. 
C)  receptors. 
D)  enzymes.

Question 5

All the organisms of the same species residing in a distinct geographic area (e.g., continent, city) are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a population. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a community. 
D)  a biome. 
A)  a population. 
B)  an ecosystem. 
C)  a community. 
D)  a biome.

Question 6

A highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is NOT contributing to molecular bonding is termed a:

Accepted Answer

A)  free radical. 
B)  nucleic acid. 
C)  cofactor. 
D)  peptide. 
A)  free radical. 
B)  nucleic acid. 
C)  cofactor. 
D)  peptide.

Question 7

On average, the human body weight is about ________ percent water.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

Accepted Answer

A)  A toxin released when cells die 
B)  A cell that engulfs and destroys invading pathogens 
C)  A substance secreted by apocrine glands 
D)  A substance produced by B lymphocytes that binds with an antigen 
A)  A toxin released when cells die 
B)  A cell that engulfs and destroys invading pathogens 
C)  A substance secreted by apocrine glands 
D)  A substance produced by B lymphocytes that binds with an antigen

Question 9

The process that produces an increase in cell size as a result of increasing workload is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperplasia. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  metaplasia. 
D)  atrophy. 
A)  hyperplasia. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  metaplasia. 
D)  atrophy.

Question 10

Shock can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension. 
B)  a decrease in myocardial contractility. 
C)  decreased cardiac output. 
D)  a state of inadequate tissue perfusion. 
A)  hypotension. 
B)  a decrease in myocardial contractility. 
C)  decreased cardiac output. 
D)  a state of inadequate tissue perfusion.

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without the use of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffusion 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Osmosis 
D)  Active transport 
A)  Diffusion 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Osmosis 
D)  Active transport

Question 12

The study of the ways in which diseases interfere with normal body functions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  pathophysiology. 
B)  epidemiology. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  pathology. 
A)  pathophysiology. 
B)  epidemiology. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  pathology.

Question 13

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is most likely when an Rh ________ mother has previously given birth to an Rh ________ infant and is now pregnant with an Rh ________ fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative; positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative; positive 
C)  negative; positive; negative 
D)  positive; negative; negative 
A)  negative; positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative; positive 
C)  negative; positive; negative 
D)  positive; negative; negative

Question 14

In some instances, when the predisposing factors to development of a disease cannot be identified, the disease is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  idiopathic. 
B)  congenital. 
C)  pathogenic. 
D)  irreversible. 
A)  idiopathic. 
B)  congenital. 
C)  pathogenic. 
D)  irreversible.

Question 15

The shift of intravascular fluid to the interstitial spaces is commonly called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diuresis. 
B)  third-space fluid loss. 
C)  insensible water loss. 
D)  turgor. 
A)  diuresis. 
B)  third-space fluid loss. 
C)  insensible water loss. 
D)  turgor.

Question 16

When cells are moderately differentiated with some structural similarity to the tissue of origin and the prognosis is fair, this is what grade of cancer cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  X 
C)  1 
D)  3 
A)  2 
B)  X 
C)  1 
D)  3

Question 17

When a foreign substance invades the body, the inflammatory response develops ________ compared to the immune response.

Accepted Answer

A)  more quickly 
B)  more specifically 
C)  for a longer time 
D)  with fewer cell types 
A)  more quickly 
B)  more specifically 
C)  for a longer time 
D)  with fewer cell types

Question 18

The development of the breasts in females during puberty and enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy are two examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperplasia. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  atrophy. 
D)  metaplasia. 
A)  hyperplasia. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  atrophy. 
D)  metaplasia.

Question 19

Which of the following barriers provides the greatest degree of specificity when eliminating foreign substances from the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apocrine secretions 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Anatomical barriers 
D)  Immunity 
A)  Apocrine secretions 
B)  Inflammation 
C)  Anatomical barriers 
D)  Immunity

Question 20

The term pH is a measure of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen ion concentration. 
B)  sodium bicarbonate concentration. 
C)  carbonic acid concentration. 
D)  sodium hydroxide concentration. 
A)  hydrogen ion concentration. 
B)  sodium bicarbonate concentration. 
C)  carbonic acid concentration. 
D)  sodium hydroxide concentration.

Which of the following is TRUE of anaerobic metabolism?

One of the body's anatomical barriers to infection and injury is/are:

Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?

The cellular membrane proteins and their functions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

All the organisms of the same species residing in a distinct geographic area (e.g., continent, city) are called:

A highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is NOT contributing to molecular bonding is termed a:

On average, the human body weight is about ________ percent water.

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

The process that produces an increase in cell size as a result of increasing workload is known as:

Shock can best be described as:

Which of the following terms refers to the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without the use of energy?

The study of the ways in which diseases interfere with normal body functions is called:

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is most likely when an Rh mother has previously given birth to an Rh infant and is now pregnant with an Rh fetus.

In some instances, when the predisposing factors to development of a disease cannot be identified, the disease is termed:

The shift of intravascular fluid to the interstitial spaces is commonly called:

When cells are moderately differentiated with some structural similarity to the tissue of origin and the prognosis is fair, this is what grade of cancer cell?

When a foreign substance invades the body, the inflammatory response develops ________ compared to the immune response.

The development of the breasts in females during puberty and enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy are two examples of:

Which of the following barriers provides the greatest degree of specificity when eliminating foreign substances from the body?

The term pH is a measure of:

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Exam 12: Pathophysiology

Which of the following is TRUE of anaerobic metabolism?

One of the body's anatomical barriers to infection and injury is/are:

Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?

The cellular membrane proteins and their functions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

All the organisms of the same species residing in a distinct geographic area (e.g., continent, city) are called:

A highly reactive molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron in an outer orbital that is NOT contributing to molecular bonding is termed a:

On average, the human body weight is about ________ percent water.

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

The process that produces an increase in cell size as a result of increasing workload is known as:

Shock can best be described as:

Which of the following terms refers to the movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without the use of energy?

The study of the ways in which diseases interfere with normal body functions is called:

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is most likely when an Rh ________ mother has previously given birth to an Rh ________ infant and is now pregnant with an Rh ________ fetus.

In some instances, when the predisposing factors to development of a disease cannot be identified, the disease is termed:

The shift of intravascular fluid to the interstitial spaces is commonly called:

When cells are moderately differentiated with some structural similarity to the tissue of origin and the prognosis is fair, this is what grade of cancer cell?

When a foreign substance invades the body, the inflammatory response develops ________ compared to the immune response.

The development of the breasts in females during puberty and enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy are two examples of:

Which of the following barriers provides the greatest degree of specificity when eliminating foreign substances from the body?

The term pH is a measure of:

Introduction to Paramedicine

Ems Systems

Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic

Workforce Safety and Wellness

Ems Research

Public Health

Medicallegal Aspects of Out-Of-Hospital Care

Ethics in Paramedicine

Ems System Communications

Documentation

Human Life Span Development

Emergency Pharmacology

Intravenous Access and Medication Administration

Airway Management and Ventilation

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn is most likely when an Rh mother has previously given birth to an Rh infant and is now pregnant with an Rh fetus.