pg. 1 NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 3 Study Guide Questions with Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Graded A+
Body's defense mechanism against foreign substances- Correct Answer - Immune response
Temporary immunity acquired through the transfer of antibodies- Correct Answer - Passive immunity
Condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells- Correct Answer - Autoimmune disease
Type of white blood cell involved in immune response and phagocytosis- Correct Answer - Monocyte
Type of white blood cell involved in immune response and phagocytosis- Correct Answer - Neutrophil
Type of white blood cell involved in immune response and phagocytosis- Correct Answer - Macrophage
Type of white blood cell involved in immune response and antibody production- Correct Answer - Lymphocyte
Abnormally high white blood cell count- Correct Answer – Leukocytosis
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pg. 2 Active acquired immunity - Correct Answer - Immunity acquired through exposure to an antigen and subsequent immune response
Metastatic cancer - Correct Answer - Cancer that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body
Benign tumor - Correct Answer - Non-cancerous tumor that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body
Malignant tumor - Correct Answer - Cancerous tumor that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body
Fatigue - Correct Answer - Early common sign of cancer
Carcinogenesis - Correct Answer - Process of cancer development
Anaplasia - Correct Answer - Lack of normal cellular differentiation, characteristic of cancer cells
Tumor grading - Correct Answer - Assessment of the aggressiveness of cancer cells
Tumor, node, metastasis grading scale - Correct Answer - System used to classify the extent and spread of cancer
Burn types - Correct Answer - Different classifications of burns based on severity and depth
Atopic dermatitis - Correct Answer - Chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching and eczematous lesions
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