Question 1

The red blood cells appear __________ and __________ in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  microcytic; hypochromic 
B)  microcytic; hyperchromic 
C)  macrocytic; hypochromic 
D)  macrocytic; hyperchromic 
A)  microcytic; hypochromic 
B)  microcytic; hyperchromic 
C)  macrocytic; hypochromic 
D)  macrocytic; hyperchromic A

Question 2

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gigantism 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Hypercalcemia 
A)  Gigantism 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Hypercalcemia B

Question 3

A malignant neoplasm of the hematopoietic stem cells and characterized by an excessive number of abnormal white blood cells is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  leukemia. 
B)  hemophilia. 
C)  thrombocytopenic purpura. 
D)  DiGeorge syndrome. 
A)  leukemia. 
B)  hemophilia. 
C)  thrombocytopenic purpura. 
D)  DiGeorge syndrome. A

Question 4

Which system consists of a group of integrated glands and cells that secrete hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine 
B)  Viral 
C)  Neoplastic 
D)  Immune 
A)  Endocrine 
B)  Viral 
C)  Neoplastic 
D)  Immune

Question 5

Which statement about primary aplastic anemia is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is caused by a virus. 
B)  The bone marrow failure is the result of a drug or chemical agent. 
C)  It is associated with chemotherapy, radioactive isotopes, radium, or radiant energy. 
D)  The cause is unknown. 
A)  It is caused by a virus. 
B)  The bone marrow failure is the result of a drug or chemical agent. 
C)  It is associated with chemotherapy, radioactive isotopes, radium, or radiant energy. 
D)  The cause is unknown.

Question 6

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Receptor

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 7

An enlarged tongue is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpituitarism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypothyroidism. 
D)  hyperparathyroidism. 
A)  hyperpituitarism. 
B)  hyperthyroidism. 
C)  hypothyroidism. 
D)  hyperparathyroidism.

Question 8

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  hemophilia. 
B)  Bruton disease. 
C)  purpura. 
D)  pernicious anemia. 
A)  hemophilia. 
B)  Bruton disease. 
C)  purpura. 
D)  pernicious anemia.

Question 9

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Thrombocytopenia

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 10

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Ecchymosis

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 11

Insulin is manufactured by

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty tissue in long bones. 
B)  beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  the liver. 
D)  the gallbladder. 
A)  fatty tissue in long bones. 
B)  beta cells of the pancreas. 
C)  the liver. 
D)  the gallbladder.

Question 12

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing __________ anemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious 
B)  iron-deficiency 
C)  thalassemia 
D)  aplastic 
A)  pernicious 
B)  iron-deficiency 
C)  thalassemia 
D)  aplastic

Question 13

Leukopenia most commonly involves

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  eosinophils. 
D)  monocytes. 
A)  neutrophils. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  eosinophils. 
D)  monocytes.

Question 14

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 15

Which disorder of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aplastic anemia 
B)  Polycythemia vera 
C)  Secondary polycythemia 
D)  Celiac sprue 
A)  Aplastic anemia 
B)  Polycythemia vera 
C)  Secondary polycythemia 
D)  Celiac sprue

Question 16

A "hair-on-end" pattern may be noted on skull radiographic images of a patient with

Accepted Answer

A)  polycythemia. 
B)  aplastic anemia. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  thalassemia. 
A)  polycythemia. 
B)  aplastic anemia. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  thalassemia.

Question 17

The most common cause of death among patients with diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke. 
B)  gangrene. 
C)  heart attack. 
D)  kidney failure. 
A)  stroke. 
B)  gangrene. 
C)  heart attack. 
D)  kidney failure.

Question 18

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Hepatomegaly

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 19

A platelet count of less than ________/mm³ is considered thrombocytopenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  400,000 
A)  20,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  400,000

Question 20

Which type of hyperparathyroidism is the result of an overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to long-term decreased levels of serum calcium often associated with chronic renal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary hyperparathyroidism 
B)  Secondary hyperparathyroidism 
C)  Tertiary hyperparathyroidism 
D)  Familial hyperparathyroidism 
A)  Primary hyperparathyroidism 
B)  Secondary hyperparathyroidism 
C)  Tertiary hyperparathyroidism 
D)  Familial hyperparathyroidism

The red blood cells appear and in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

A malignant neoplasm of the hematopoietic stem cells and characterized by an excessive number of abnormal white blood cells is termed

Which system consists of a group of integrated glands and cells that secrete hormones?

Which statement about primary aplastic anemia is true?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Receptor

An enlarged tongue is associated with

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is termed

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Thrombocytopenia

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Ecchymosis

Insulin is manufactured by

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing __________ anemia.

Leukopenia most commonly involves

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Osteoporosis

Which disorder of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

A "hair-on-end" pattern may be noted on skull radiographic images of a patient with

The most common cause of death among patients with diabetes is

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Hepatomegaly

A platelet count of less than ________/mm³ is considered thrombocytopenia.

Which type of hyperparathyroidism is the result of an overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to long-term decreased levels of serum calcium often associated with chronic renal disease?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 9: Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

The red blood cells appear __________ and __________ in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

A malignant neoplasm of the hematopoietic stem cells and characterized by an excessive number of abnormal white blood cells is termed

Which system consists of a group of integrated glands and cells that secrete hormones?

Which statement about primary aplastic anemia is true?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Receptor

An enlarged tongue is associated with

A reddish-blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucosa that results from spontaneous extravasation of blood and is caused by an increase in capillary fragility or a deficiency in blood platelets is termed

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Thrombocytopenia

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Ecchymosis

Insulin is manufactured by

Plummer-Vinson syndrome can develop as a result of long-standing __________ anemia.

Leukopenia most commonly involves

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Osteoporosis

Which disorder of red blood cells and hemoglobin is associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten found in wheat and wheat products?

A "hair-on-end" pattern may be noted on skull radiographic images of a patient with

The most common cause of death among patients with diabetes is

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Hepatomegaly

A platelet count of less than ________/mm³ is considered thrombocytopenia.

Which type of hyperparathyroidism is the result of an overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to long-term decreased levels of serum calcium often associated with chronic renal disease?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters

The red blood cells appear and in cases of iron deficiency anemia.