Copy of Chap 2 Questions (5/28/2026)

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2.5

In the next section, define the following three abbreviations.

In the next section of short answer questions, you will be describing a set of neoplasms.

Case Studies - in the following section, use the information in the provided chapter to help you answer each case study.

Copy of Chap 2 Questions (5/28/2026)

Last updated about 1 month ago

26 Nsɛmmisa

Hyɛ no nsow a efi ɔkyerɛwfo no hɔ:

Use the provided chapter and your vocabulary for chapter 2 to help you with these questions.

Do not use any other source to help you (no internet searches, etc.)

When I grade I am checking for:

Accuracy and completeness
Does it appear your answer came from the chapter.

Chap 2 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojZmeX_RWx5QaxCg9h3H3WVvZ2KIOr8w/view?usp=drive_link

Akwankyerɛ

Use the provided chapter and your vocabulary for chapter 2 to help you with these questions.

Do not use any other source to help you (no internet searches, etc.)

When I grade I am checking for:

Accuracy and completeness
Does it appear your answer came from the chapter.

Chap 2 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojZmeX_RWx5QaxCg9h3H3WVvZ2KIOr8w/view?usp=drive_link

2.5

Match the following terms to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
ischemia		increase in size or growth
gangrene		without growth or decrease in cell size
hypertrophy		naming or identifying a disease
diagnosis		necrotic tissue attacked by saprophytic bacteria
Not Used		hypoxia of cells
atrophy		enclosed in a capsule

2.5

Match the following terms to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
cachexia		necrosis in cells due to ischemia
inflammation		not enough oxygen in cells
hypoxia		ill, thin, wasted appearance
Not Used		proteins that react to antigens
antibodies		a protective response triggered by injury
infarct		related to the small intestine

In the next section, define the following three abbreviations.

TPN

AIDS

MVA

Using the provided word list, complete the following statements:

anoxia infarct

benign -itis

degenerative diseases malignant

hypoxia trauma

a.) Diseases that are related to inflammation are identified by the suffix .

b.) Neoplasms can be classified as and .

c.) Cellular injury and death may be due to , , or , or toxins or viruses.

d.) When necrosis occurs due to ischemia, the area of dead cells is an .

e.) Diseases related to again may be called .

List the classification groups for trauma.

State and discuss some examples (more than one) of causes of diseases.

In the next section of short answer questions, you will be describing a set of neoplasms.

adenoma

carcinoma

fibroma

glioma

lipoma

melanoma

sarcoma

Describe the changes in the body occurring in the aging process.

What are some common results when the immune system malfunctions?

List two ways the immune system protects the body.

Create a list of five factors that affect the aging process.

List three factors that play a part in the survival of a cell.

List six different types of cell adaptation and briefly describe each.

List the three types of gangrene and briefly describe each.

True/False - use 'T' for true; 'F' for false.

a.) It is important to eat only small amounts of fiber in the daily diet.

b.) No more than one alcohol drink per day for females and two for males is the recommended daily allowance for a healthy lifestyle.

c.) The Zika virus and its effect on humans has become an international health problem.

d.) Individuals are now expected to take charge of their health care needs and to be more informed about health choices.

e.) Only small amounts of carbohydrates should be consumed in the daily diet.

Case Studies - in the following section, use the information in the provided chapter to help you answer each case study.

Jonathan is a 29-year-old diesel mechanic. Because of the high cost of gasoline, Jonathan has been riding his motorcycle rather than driving his half-ton pickup back and forth to work in order to save money. The temperature is 95^o F, so Jonathan decides not to wear his helmet on his way home from work. One mile down the freeway, Jonathan changes lanes and is hit by a car. He sustains a severe head injury. He is transported to the local hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Jonathan is unresponsive. What criteria will be used to determine if Jonathan is brain dead?

Jessie Leher, age 69, is concerned about her aging status and loss of short-term memory at times. Her sister told her to take Gingko biloba and CoQ10, over-the-counter herbal products. Jessie has high blood pressure and some circulatory problems. She takes several prescription medications for these disorders and for a couple of other problems, such as arthritis. Should she be cautioned about also taking the herbal remedies? How much should she actually know about her medications? Should healthcare providers provide more education for patients? Are consumers more interested in knowing about their healthcare treatments in today's world than in the past; if so, would this a good change?

Cann Ragland, age 29, was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). He is comatose and on life support equipment to maintain his breathing. He has not improved in 2 weeks with aggressive medical treatments. The family is questioning whether he is alive or dead at this time. What criteria can be used to determine this? What are the issues surrounding this determination? How could you help the family through this time? What resources are available to help people make decisions about end-of-life care?