The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?
Selected Answer:
Platele ts
• Question 2
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A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process?
Selected Answer:
Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.
• Question 3
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What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
Selected Answer:
Arterial stiffening
• Question 4
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People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle?
Selected Answer:
Dominan ce
• Question 5
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When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?
Selected Answer:
The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
• Question 6
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A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What should the professional assess for in these individuals related to cardiovascular functioning?
Selected Answer:
Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells
• Question 7
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What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel?
Selected Answer:
Bounding pulse felt on palpation
What are tumor cell markers?
Selected Answer:
Hormones, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies that are produced by cancer cells
• Question 9
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Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do natural killer (NK) cells actively attack?
Selected Answer:
Bacteri a
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the release of gastrin?
Selected Answer:
Somatosta tin
• Question 11
What is the single most common cause of cellular injury?
1 out of 1 points
Selected Answer:
Hypoxic injury
• Question 12
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A professor has taught the students about the sources of increased ammonia in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by a student indicates the professor should review this material?
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