Question 1

Xerophthalmia and night blindness typically result from deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin K A

Question 2

Frontal bossing of the cranium that imparts a square appearance to the head, pigeon breast deformity, and bow legs are features of a deficiency of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin K D

Question 3

Leptin is a hormone that acts on the hypothalamic centers for satiety and energy expenditure. Where is leptin synthesized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Peripheral fat cells 
D)  Skeletal muscle cells 
E)  Nervous system 
A)  Liver 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Peripheral fat cells 
D)  Skeletal muscle cells 
E)  Nervous system C

Question 4

Ingestion of aflatoxin, a toxin from Aspergillus flavus fungi, is accompanied by development of cancer in which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Lung 
C)  Liver 
D)  Colon 
E)  Endometrium 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Lung 
C)  Liver 
D)  Colon 
E)  Endometrium

Question 5

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics is caused by a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B1 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin B1 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
E)  vitamin K

Question 6

Lead absorbed from the environment during infancy and childhood is predominantly deposited in which internal organ or organ system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain 
B)  Liver 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Bones 
E)  Skeletal muscles 
A)  Brain 
B)  Liver 
C)  Lungs 
D)  Bones 
E)  Skeletal muscles

Question 7

Unopposed exogenous estrogen administration in women after menopause will increase the risk of cancer of which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung 
B)  Liver 
C)  Ovary 
D)  Cervix 
E)  Endometrium 
A)  Lung 
B)  Liver 
C)  Ovary 
D)  Cervix 
E)  Endometrium

Question 8

Which is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetal rubella infection 
B)  Fetal toxoplasmosis 
C)  Fetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  Fetal cytomegalovirus infection 
E)  Fetal herpesvirus infection 
A)  Fetal rubella infection 
B)  Fetal toxoplasmosis 
C)  Fetal alcohol syndrome 
D)  Fetal cytomegalovirus infection 
E)  Fetal herpesvirus infection

Xerophthalmia and night blindness typically result from deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

Frontal bossing of the cranium that imparts a square appearance to the head, pigeon breast deformity, and bow legs are features of a deficiency of which vitamin?

Leptin is a hormone that acts on the hypothalamic centers for satiety and energy expenditure. Where is leptin synthesized?

Ingestion of aflatoxin, a toxin from Aspergillus flavus fungi, is accompanied by development of cancer in which organ?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics is caused by a deficiency of

Lead absorbed from the environment during infancy and childhood is predominantly deposited in which internal organ or organ system?

Unopposed exogenous estrogen administration in women after menopause will increase the risk of cancer of which organ?

Which is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the United States?

Cell Injury, Cell Death, and Adaptations

Inflammation and Repair

Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolism, and Shock

Diseases of the Immune System

Neoplasia

Genetic and Pediatric Diseases

General Pathology of Infectious Diseases

Blood Vessels

Heart

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems

Lung

Kidney and Its Collecting System

Oral Cavity and Gastrointestinal Tract

Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tract

Pancreas

Male Genital System and Lower Urinary Tract

Female Genital System and Breast

Endocrine System

Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors

Peripheral Nerves and Muscles

Central Nervous System

Skin

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Exam 7: Environmental and Nutritional Diseases

Xerophthalmia and night blindness typically result from deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

Frontal bossing of the cranium that imparts a square appearance to the head, pigeon breast deformity, and bow legs are features of a deficiency of which vitamin?

Leptin is a hormone that acts on the hypothalamic centers for satiety and energy expenditure. Where is leptin synthesized?

Ingestion of aflatoxin, a toxin from Aspergillus flavus fungi, is accompanied by development of cancer in which organ?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics is caused by a deficiency of

Lead absorbed from the environment during infancy and childhood is predominantly deposited in which internal organ or organ system?

Unopposed exogenous estrogen administration in women after menopause will increase the risk of cancer of which organ?

Which is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the United States?

Cell Injury, Cell Death, and Adaptations

Inflammation and Repair

Hemodynamic Disorders, Thromboembolism, and Shock

Diseases of the Immune System

Neoplasia

Genetic and Pediatric Diseases

General Pathology of Infectious Diseases

Blood Vessels

Heart

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems

Lung

Kidney and Its Collecting System

Oral Cavity and Gastrointestinal Tract

Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Tract

Pancreas

Male Genital System and Lower Urinary Tract

Female Genital System and Breast

Endocrine System

Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors

Peripheral Nerves and Muscles

Central Nervous System

Skin

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