NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam Study Guides plus Testbank

Chapter 17: Breast’s and regional lymphatics Cultural competence • Timing of puberty is influenced by genetic and environmental factors • Research data indicate age differences in onset of puberty according to different ethnic groups. • Obesity contributes to the early onset of pubert...

Chapter 09: Musculoskeletal Disorders 1. Which of the following cells produce new bone? a. Osteocytes b. Osteoblasts c. Osteoclasts d. Stem cells from the bone marrow ANS: B REF: 159 2. What is the chemical transmitter released at the neuromuscular junction? a. Norepinephrine b. GABA c. ...

NR 283 Quiz 4: Pathophysiology 1. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called: a. hemiplegia b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. Isoplegia 2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast? a. Muscle atrophy b. Contracture c. Muscle hypertrophy d. Increased oste...

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NR283 Pathophysiology Exam 3 Review Chapter 19 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation - Addison’s disease – (Adrenal Insufficiency)- - - Autoimmune disorder where body creates antigens that attack the adrenal glands - - decrease in hormones in adrenal cortex such as corticosteroid and mineraloc...

NR 283 Pathophysiology Quiz 4 All questions are worth 1.5 pts unless otherwise indicated. 1. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called: a. hemiplegia b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. Isoplegia 2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast? a...

Exam Atrophy refers to Reduce in size causes: reduce use of tissue, insuf

Anemia Iron Deficiency Anemia Pernicious/ Vit B-12 Deficiency Anemia Aplastic Anemia Sickle Cell Anemia Patho: -Reduction in oxygen transport in the blood  due to decreased hemoglobin Patho: -Insufficient iron (necessary for synthesis of hemoglobin-carries O2) Patho: -Vitamin B 12...

Patho Exam 2 Integumentary system • SKIN- largest organ, 20% of body weight • ACCESSORIES 1. hair 3. Gland 2. nails • 1. PROTECTION 2. TEMPERATURE REGULATION 3. PROTECT AGAINST MICROOGRANISM 4. LOSS OF BODY FLUIDS 5. STRESS OF MECHANICAL FORCES 6. PRODUCTION OF VITAMIN D...

 Chapter 1 Intro to Patho 1. Matching Atrophy a decrease in size of leg after being in a cast Hypertrophy Response of skeletal system to excessive growth hormone Hyperplasia Breast enlargement after puberty Metaplasia changes that usually occur over years in Resp. tract of smokers ...

Patho NR283-Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 1 Atrophy:  Decrease in the size of cells  Results in reduced tissue mass  Common causes: reduced use of the tissue (in cast), insufficient nutrition, decrease neurologic or hormonal stimulation, aging Hypertrophy:  Increase in cell size ...