PATH 370- Quiz 1
Proto-oncogenes (Ans- normal cellular genes that promote growth
The hypermetabolic state leading to cachexia in terminal cancer is thought to be because of (Ans- tumor necrosis factor
Metaplasia is (Ans- the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another
Persistence of the alarm stage will ultimately result in (Ans- permanent damage and death
The cellular component that is most susceptible to radiation injury is the (Ans- DNA
The cellular response indicative of injury because of faulty metabolism is (Ans- intracellular accumulations
C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore 1 / 2
throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.'s disease is (Ans- streptococcal infection
After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of (Ans- tertiary prevention
An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low- calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of (Ans- secondary prevention
After surgery to remove a lung tumor, your patient is scheduled for chemotherapy, which will (Ans- kill rapidly dividing cells
The primary adaptive purpose of the substances produced in the alarm stage is (Ans- energy and repair
The effect of stress on the immune system (Ans- may involve enhancement or impairment the immune system
All these cellular responses are potentially reversible except (Ans- necrosis
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