BIOD331 / BIOD 331 Module 4 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning
Question:
which of the following is NOT a regulator of blood pressure?
- Baroreceptors
- Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
- Vasopressin
- Parasympathetic nervous system activation
Answer:
parasympathetic nervous system activation
Question:
in which of the following ways is blood flow not negatively affected?
Answer:
low hematocrit 1 / 4
Question:
Antiphospholipid syndrome is NOT associated with which of the following?
- Bleeding risk
- Thrombus risk
- Recurrent fetal loss
- Thrombocytopenia
- Can be seen with SLE
Answer:
Bleeding risk
Question:
most specific test for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia?
- Ferritin
B. RBC
- Total iron binding capacity
- Hematocrit
Answer:
Ferritin
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Question:
hemolytic anemias are characterized by each of the following except:
- Premature destruction of red cells
- Decrease in erythropoiesis
- Sickle cell disease and thalassemias are included
- Bone marrow is hyperactive
Answer:
Decrease in erythropoiesis
Question:
which of the following are potential causes of a sickle cell crisis in sickle cell anemia? (select all)
- Alkalosis
- Dehydration
- Cold exposure
- Physical exertion
Answer:
-dehydration -cold exposure -physical exertion
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Question:
A 23-year-old African-American man with a history of severe lifelong anemia requiring many transfusions has nonhealing leg ulcers and recurrent periods of abdominal and chest pain. These signs and symptoms are most likely to be associated with which one of the following laboratory abnormalities?
- sickle cells on peripheral blood smear
- Loss of intrinsic factor
- Decreased erythropoietin
- Decreased ferritin
Answer:
sickle cells on peripheral blood smear
Question:
which of the following is NOT true of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?
- Dietary deficiencies are not common
- Peripheral neuropathy can be a result of deficiency
- Vitamin B12 is bound to intrinsic factor
- MCV is decreased
Answer:
MCV is decreased
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