Cellular Changes and Diseases Quiz

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What type of cell death is described in the text as 'SOMATIC DEATH vs BRAIN DEATH'?

Necrosis (correct)

Pyroptosis

Autophagy

Apoptosis

What is the purpose of the 'SOAP' protocol described in the text?

To order laboratory tests

To diagnose and treat patients (correct)

To perform a physical examination

To take a medical history

What type of granuloma is associated with tuberculosis (TB) according to the text?

Caseating granuloma (correct)

Foreign body granuloma

Sarcoid granuloma

Non-caseating granuloma

What is the purpose of the 'GHON Complex' mentioned in the text?

To describe the pathogenesis of tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely type of tumor described in the text?

No tumor is mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a change in the growth of cells?

Metaplasia Signup and view all the answers

Dysplasia refers to an increase in the number of:

Atypical cells Signup and view all the answers

The most common reason for cell damage is:

Deficiency of oxygen (hypoxia) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct progression of cell damage?

Ischemia -> Necrosis -> Gangrene Signup and view all the answers

Which type of necrosis is associated with a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

Coagulative Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells become active as antigen presenting cells (APCs) during inflammation?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical mediator causes vasodilation and increased permeability of vessels via the release of nitric oxide?

Histamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a systemic effect of inflammation?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which white blood cells move from the bloodstream into the tissues called?

Diapedesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of chronic inflammation?

Ulceration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which white blood cells are attracted to the site of inflammation?

Chemotaxis Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to measure the rate of red blood cell sedimentation, which is elevated during inflammation?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which white blood cells move along the walls of blood vessels towards the site of inflammation?

Margination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of inflammatory exudate that may result from infections?

Purulent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which cells engulf and destroy foreign particles or microorganisms?

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers