Principles of Pathophysiology and Disease Processes Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a hallmark of cancer?

Avascularity
Apoptosis promotion
Tissue differentiation
Uncontrolled cell growth
#2

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?

High LDL cholesterol
Regular exercise
Hypertension
Smoking
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Bradykinesia
Tremors
Hyperactivity
Postural instability
#4

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system?

Transportation of oxygen
Production of hormones
Filtration of blood
Immune response
#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Constipation
Bloody diarrhea
Heartburn
Urinary frequency
#6

Which of the following is a primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?

Oxygen transport
Coagulation
Immune response
Nutrient absorption
#7

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute inflammation?

Chronic progression
Neutrophil predominance
Fibrotic tissue repair
Persistent antigen exposure
#8

Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation?

Type I
Type II
Type III
Type IV
#9

Which of the following viruses is associated with the development of cervical cancer?

Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
#10

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Insulin
Glucagon
Estrogen
Testosterone
#11

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Increased insulin sensitivity
Ketoacidosis
Insulin resistance
#12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?

Bronchoconstriction
Chronic productive cough
Wheezing
Dyspnea
#13

Which of the following is a key characteristic of apoptosis?

Inflammatory response
Cell swelling
Energy-dependent
Pathological proliferation
#14

What is the primary function of aldosterone in the body?

Regulation of blood pressure
Control of blood glucose levels
Stimulation of bone growth
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system
#15

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the destruction of joint cartilage and underlying bone?

Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
#16

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin?

Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Anemia
Hemophilia
#17

Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain leading to seizures?

Meningitis
Parkinson's disease
Epilepsy
Huntington's disease

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