Nurs 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam and Midterm Pack Bundle

Cellular Physiology - Prokaryotes - ANS• Prokaryotes [only cells for 3 billion years] • single cell organism • Cyanobacteria [blue-green algae] • Bacteria • Rickettsia • [Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever] • Bound by cellular membrane that carries out all activities • Single circu...

Orifice of ureter into the bladder [Problems associated with) - ANS- Frequent site for bacteria to enter - Blocking of this site can cause reflux to the kidneys ^^^ Both of these can cause Pyelonephritis -Not good emptying leading to reflux of urine Prostate and urethra - ANS- Prostates COM...

What are the properties of a eukaryotic cell - ANS• Well define nucleus. • cells are larger and have more extensive intracellular anatomy and organization than do prokaryotes. • cells bind with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and are involved in the super coiling of DNA. • cells have sever...

Hypoxia - ANSWhat is the number one cause of Cell Injury? Ischemia - ANSWhat is the "initial insult" resulting in Hypoxia? Ischemia - ANSCondition characterized by decreased blood flow to the cells Anoxia - ANSCondition characterized by a total lack of Oxygen reaching the cells 1. ...

Epigenetics Role of Human Development - ANSheritable changes in gene expression or phenotype which is caused by mechanisms other than changes in DNA sequences. -the modification determines the fate of each cell. -DNA sequence remains the same, the transcriptional activity of most genes varies. ...

Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? a. To provide specific responses toward antigens b. To lyse cell membranes of microorganisms c. To prevent infection of the injured tissue d. To create immunity against subsequent tissue injury - ANSC. If the epithelial barrier is damaged, the...

What is the difference between delirium and dementia? - ANS-Dementia is a slow onset that eventually leads to death. -Delirium has an identifiable cause, is rapid, and fluctuating symptoms Delirium is best defined as a change/disturbance in? - ANSConsciousness and Cognition What age group i...

What is the primary functional unit of the liver? - ANSLiver lobule True or False? Cirrhosis causes hypoglycemia? - ANSTrue What is the first stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease? - ANSFatty liver "Steatosis" (reversible) What is the second stage of Alcoholic Liver Disease? - ANSAlcoholic...

Apoptosis - ANSA form of programmed cell death that eliminates senescent cells, DNA,, and damage or unwanted cells. Neoplastic cells do not die off (apoptosis) to keep the number of total cells constant. - ANS Labile Cell - ANSContinuously dividing tissues are those in which cells continue ...