Question 1

Hypoxia, a common cause of cellular injury, is defined as:*

A. Decreased blood flow

B. Decreased oxygen supply

C. Increased blood pressure

D. Increased glucose levels

Question 2

Which of the following is a common cause of cellular injury?*

A. Free radicals

B. Nutritional deficiencies

C. Infections

D. All of the above

Question 3

Necrosis, a type of cell death, is characterized by:*

A. Cellular swelling

B. Inflammation

C. Membrane damage

D. All of the above

Question 4

Apoptosis is a programmed cell death that occurs:*

A. In response to injury

B. As part of normal development

C. During inflammation

D. Only in cancerous cells

Question 5

Edema, the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues, can be caused by:*

A. Increased hydrostatic pressure

B. Decreased oncotic pressure

C. Lymphatic obstruction

D. All of the above

Question 6

Pitting edema is characterized by:*

A. Indentation remaining after applying pressure to the affected area

B. No indentation after applying pressure to the affected area

C. Painful swelling

D. Redness

Question 7

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the:*

A. Lungs

B. Abdomen

C. Brain

D. Heart

Question 8

Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the:*

A. Lungs

B. Abdomen

C. Brain

D. Heart

Question 9

A common cause of cellular injury in the elderly is:*

A. Increased muscle mass

B. Decreased blood flow

C. Improved immune function

D. Increased bone density

Question 10

Which of the following is a risk factor for edema?*

A. Heart failure

B. Kidney disease

C. Liver disease

D. All of the above

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