Pathophysiology Study Set 1

Which of the following cells produce new bone?

What is the chemical transmitter released at the neuromuscular junction?

What are the two types of bone tissue?

Which of the following would identify an open or compound fracture?

Which of the following describes a Colles' fracture?

During the fracture healing process, the hematoma:

When a fracture is healing, the procallus or fibrocartilaginous callus:

The inflammation surrounding a fracture site during the first few days may complicate healing by causing:

What is a sign of a dislocation?

All of the following predispose to osteoporosis EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to osteoporosis?

Which of the following best describes the typical bone pain caused by osteogenic sarcoma?

How is Duchenne's muscular dystrophy inherited?

Which of the following is true about Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?

The most common type of joint, which are freely movable, are called:

Which of the following is characteristic of osteoarthritis?

What is a typical characteristic of the pain caused by osteoarthritis?

What limits joint movement in osteoarthritis?

Joints affected by osteoarthritis can sometimes affect healthy joints by:

What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis?