36 Questions
Which disease closely resembles tuberculosis both clinically and histologically?
Histoplasmosis
Which of the following is NOT a complication that may occur as a result of a fracture?
Crush syndrome
What is a malignant neoplasm of glandular epithelium called?
Adenocarcinoma
Which of the following neoplasms is malignant?
Neuroblastoma
What is the change from columnar epithelium to squamous epithelium called?
Metaplasia
Which condition involves the loss of cellular and organizational differentiation that tends to parallel the degree of malignancy?
Anaplasia
What disease closely resembles tuberculosis both clinically and histologically?
Histoplasmosis
Which of the following is NOT a complication that may occur as a result of a fracture?
Crush syndrome
What is a malignant neoplasm of glandular epithelium called?
Adenocarcinoma
Which of the following neoplasms is malignant?
Neuroblastoma
A change from columnar epithelium to squamous epithelium may occur in chronic inflammations or vitamin A deficiency; this is called:
Metaplasia
Which condition involves the loss of cellular and organizational differentiation that tends to parallel the degree of malignancy?
Anaplasia
Which of the following organs is most seriously affected in congestive heart disease due to the decreased blood supply that ensues?
Lungs
Which condition involves a degeneration of the epithelium of the respiratory and digestive tracts and certain glands due to avitaminosis A or vitamin A deficiency?
A degeneration of the epithelium of the respiratory and digestive tracts and certain glands
In diabetes mellitus, which disorder of carbohydrate metabolism is closely related to the condition?
Results from insulin deficiency
What is the term for a hemorrhage that is discrete and localized within a tissue?
Hematoma
Which condition results from renal insufficiency and is characterized by high blood urea levels, high creatinine levels, and low nonprotein nitrogen levels?
High blood urea levels
What is the term for a megaloblastic anemia that results from a deficiency of vitamin B12?
Pernicious anemia
The lymphoid system is composed of all of the following EXCEPT:
Liver
Which feature is NOT associated with basophils?
Common with most cells in connective tissue
All of the following properties are generally associated with immunological reaction EXCEPT:
Forgetfulness
In differentiating heat stroke from heat exhaustion, which statement about heat stroke is correct?
A high temperature overwhelms the body's temperature control mechanisms.
Which of the following diseases closely resembles tuberculosis both clinically and histologically?
Histoplasmosis
Which of the following is NOT a complication that may occur as a result of a fracture?
Crush syndrome
What is a malignant neoplasm of glandular epithelium called?
Adenocarcinoma
Which of the following neoplasms is malignant?
Neuroblastoma
A change from columnar epithelium to squamous epithelium may occur in chronic inflammations or vitamin A deficiency; this is called:
Metaplasia
In fracture repair, which vitamin is essential or important in callus production?
Vitamin C
Which of the following is a characteristic of basophils?
Common with most cells in connective tissue
What is the term for a hemorrhagic condition in which the hemorrhages are small and punctate?
Purpura
Which of the following conditions involves a decrease in the integrity of the endothelial lining of capillaries leading to petechiae throughout the body?
A decrease in the integrity of the endothelial lining of capillaries leading to petechiae throughout the body
In congestive heart disease, which organ is most seriously affected due to the decreased blood supply?
Lungs
What condition results from avitaminosis A or vitamin A deficiency?
A degeneration of the epithelium of the respiratory and digestive tracts and certain glands
What is the basic cause of edema?
An increase in the permeability of the capillary endothelium
What is a hemorrhage that is discrete and localized within a tissue called?
Hematoma
Differentiate between heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Which statement about heat stroke is correct?
A high temperature overwhelms the body's temperature regulation mechanisms
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