Wcu Pathophysiology 370 Final |146 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Normal bile is composed of a. water, electrolytes, and organic solutes. b. proteins. c. bile acids. d. phospholipids. {Ans: a. water, electrolytes, and organic solutes. Normal bile is composed primarily of water, electrolytes, and organic solutes. Bile has a low protein content. The low amount of protein in bile contains bile acids, pigment, cholesterol, and phospholipids. Phospholipids are part of the low protein content in bile.}When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture? a. Spiral b. Oblique c. Transverse d. Longitudinal {Ans: c. Transverse}Which term is used to describe an excess of red blood cells? a. Anemia b. Polycythemia c. Pancytopenia d. Granulocytopenia {Ans: b. Polycythemia - Polycythemia is an excess of red blood cells. - Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells. - Pancytopenia is a decrease in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. - Granulocytopenia is a decrease in platelets}What is the pathophysiologic phenomenon underlying disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? a. Elevated platelet and fibrinogen levels b. Clotting that leads to bleeding c. Inadequate cardiac output d. Mast cell degranulation {Ans: b. Clotting