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Topic 4 situational Flashcards

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A Pap smear shows abnormal cervical epithelium in a 32-year-old woman. What is a key feature of abnormal epithelium?
A) Regular cellular organization
B) Smaller nuclei
C) Increased mitotic activity
D) Fewer layers of cells

A

Increased mitotic activity

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What type of tissue is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body?
A) Epithelial tissue
B) Muscle tissue
C) Nervous tissue
D) Connective tissue

A

Nervous tissue

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A patient presents with symptoms related to memory loss. Which brain structure, derived from nervous tissue, is likely affected?
A) Cerebellum
B) Hippocampus
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Amygdala

A

Hippocampus

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If a person experiences chronic stress, which type of muscle tissue is likely to be affected, causing increased tension?
A) Cardiac muscle
B) Smooth muscle
C) Skeletal muscle
D) Epithelial muscle

A

Skeletal muscle

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During a routine examination, a doctor notes inflammation of the synovial membrane. Which type of tissue is primarily affected?
A) Epithelial
B) Connective
C) Nervous
D) Muscle

A

Connective

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A patient with cystic fibrosis is struggling with thick mucus in the respiratory tract. Which type of epithelial cell is likely not functioning properly?
A) Goblet cells
B) Stratified squamous cells
C) Simple columnar cells
D) Transitional cells

A

Goblet cells

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A person suffers from a herniated disc, affecting which type of cartilage?
A) Elastic cartilage
B) Fibrocartilage
C) Hyaline cartilage
D) Bone cartilage

A

Fibrocartilage

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What type of secretion involves the entire cell disintegrating to release its contents?
A) Merocrine
B) Apocrine
C) Holocrine
D) Exocrine

A

Holocrine

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A patient with obesity may experience psychological disorders due to excessive storage of which type of tissue?
A) Brown adipose tissue
B) White adipose tissue
C) Dense connective tissue
D) Elastic cartilage

A

White adipose tissue

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Which type of epithelial tissue provides protection against abrasion and is found in the skin?
A) Simple squamous
B) Stratified squamous
C) Simple cuboidal
D) Transitional

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

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If a patient presents with joint pain due to arthritis, which tissue membrane is likely inflamed?
A) Mucous membrane
B) Synovial membrane
C) Serous membrane
D) Cutaneous membrane

A

Synovial membrane

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In chronic inflammatory conditions like fibromyalgia, what type of cell activity is often abnormal?
A) Neuron activity
B) Adipocyte activity
C) Fibroblast activity
D) Lymphocyte activity

A

Fibroblast activity

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Which germ layer gives rise to the epidermis and nervous system?
A) Mesoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Ectoderm
D) Hypoderm

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Ectoderm

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A person experiences muscle spasms due to anxiety. What type of muscle is likely involved?
A) Cardiac muscle
B) Smooth muscle
C) Skeletal muscle
D) Epithelial muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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What type of connective tissue is characterized by fibers arranged in parallel, providing tensile strength?
A) Dense irregular connective tissue
B) Adipose tissue
C) Dense regular connective tissue
D) Reticular tissue

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Dense regular connective tissue

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If a patient has difficulty breathing due to mucus buildup, which type of secretion is likely disrupted?
A) Apocrine secretion
B) Merocrine secretion
C) Holocrine secretion
D) Exocrine secretion

A

Merocrine secretion

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A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience issues with which type of epithelial cell function?
A) Goblet cells
B) Transitional cells
C) Simple cuboidal cells
D) Stratified squamous cells

A

Goblet cells

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A person develops high blood pressure in response to stress. Which type of muscle is directly affected?
A) Skeletal muscle
B) Cardiac muscle
C) Smooth muscle
D) Epithelial muscle

A

Smooth muscle

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What role do lymphocytes play in the body that is influenced by psychological stress?
A) Transporting oxygen
B) Immune response
C) Nutrient absorption
D) Muscle contraction

A

Immune response

20
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In tissue injury, which process is initiated by the body to repair damaged cells?
A) Apoptosis
B) Inflammation
C) Homeostasis
D) Metabolism

A

Inflammation

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