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RASMUSSEN PATHO EXAM 1What causes the redness and warmth in an area of cellulitis? - answer- Increased blood
flow to the area
Homeostasis is a process that allows water molecules to cross a plasma membrane. -
answer- False
All of the following are manifested with the fight or flight respone - answer- Increased
blood pressure, heart rate and dilated pupils
Histamine, an inflammatory mediator, causes - answer- Vasodilation
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause potentially fatal swelling of the brain? - answer-
Hyponatremia
Epinephrine is a chemical released during a stress response - answer- True
What are effects of the Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) system? - answer-
vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
T-cells are matured - answer-
This results due to an imbalance of bone resorption and bone formation - answer-
Osteoporosis
What is seen in high levels on a CBC (complete blood count) for a patient with allergies.
- answer- Basophills
The bones serve as a reservoir for which electrolyte? - answer- Calcium
Which electrolyte imbalance would show muscle tetany, positive Troussesau &
Chvostek signs? - answer- calcium
extracellular fluid contains higher concentrations of - answer- Sodium, Chloride
Which one Hypo or Hyper-natriema causes brain disfunction. - answer- Hyponatriema
Edema occurs as a result of increased capillary hydrostatic pressure. - answer- True
Which of the following is defined as overall weight loss and weakness - answer-
Cachexia
A property of cancer cells is the ability to invade local tissue and overrun neighboring
cells. - answer- True
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