2025/2026 UTMB ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5355 EXAM 3 ACTUAL Q&A 100% PASS

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2025/2026 UTMB ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5355 EXAM 3 ACTUAL Q&A 100% PASS Biogenic Amine Theory linked to depression - Answer -Deficiency of neurotransmitters in brain of norepinephrine, dopamine, and/or serotonin. Particularly, a decrease in receptor binding with serotonin. Neurotransmitter Receptor Hypothesis linked to depression - Answer -A deficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters at neuronal synapses. Antidepressants increase - Answer -Neuronal synaptic levels of monoamine neurotransmitters. if you have more receptors than neurotransmitters - Answer -Neurotransmitters do not have time to re-charge thus, they do not function properly. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) System Dysregulation - Answer -HPA system dysregulation with excessive glucocorticoid secretion is found in a large percentage of people suffering from major depression. Patho of Alzheimer's includes - plaque formation, presence of --, with decreased levels of - Answer -Amyloid B, neurofibrillary tangles, acetylcholine these disrupt impulse transmission neurofibrillary tangles - Answer -are a deformation of the structure that carries nutrients to neurons of the brain. Decreased levels of choline acetyl transferase and acetylcholine is associated with Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com - Answer -Memory loss Most common cause of dementia - Answer -Alzheimer's disease fatal 5-10 years Characteristics of Alzheimer's - Answer -Loss of memory, language , inability to learn new things, dysfunction, delusions, cannot perform ADLs, majorly effects social life Parkinson's Disease is - Answer -Chronic motor progressive neuro-degenerative known as a shaking palsy Parkinson's disease is associated with - Answer -basal ganglia dysfunction and atrophy of neurons in the substantia nigra that produce dopamine; Characteristics of Parkinson's disease - Answer -Tremors at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, muscular rigidity and postural abnormalities. 2 Main Categories of CVA - Answer -Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Hemorrhagic CVA - Answer -Blood produces inflammatory reaction, swelling, displaces brain tissue and increases ICP 2 types of hemorrhagic stroke - Answer -Intracerebral and subarachnoid Intracerebral Hemorrhage - Answer -Blood vessel leaks directly into brain tissue Subarachnoid hemorrhage - Answer -Bleeding into the subarachnoid space, caused by trauma, aneurysm rupture presents as "worst headache of life". surgical emergency Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com