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What does 'rubor' refer to in the context of inflammation?
What does 'rubor' refer to in the context of inflammation?
- Pain
- Loss of function
- Swelling
- Redness (correct)
Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for engulfing bacteria and viruses?
Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for engulfing bacteria and viruses?
- Basophils
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
- Neutrophils (correct)
What is the most common site of metastasis for carcinoma of the prostate?
What is the most common site of metastasis for carcinoma of the prostate?
- Liver
- Bone (correct)
- Brain
- Lung
Which cardinal sign of inflammation indicates a loss of function?
Which cardinal sign of inflammation indicates a loss of function?
Which of the following treatments is used for carcinoma of the prostate?
Which of the following treatments is used for carcinoma of the prostate?
What is the main role of basophils in inflammation?
What is the main role of basophils in inflammation?
What does 'calor' signify in inflammatory response?
What does 'calor' signify in inflammatory response?
Which characteristic best describes neoplasia?
Which characteristic best describes neoplasia?
What are the first symptoms associated with metastasis of carcinoma of the prostate?
What are the first symptoms associated with metastasis of carcinoma of the prostate?
Which type of cells in the reticuloendothelial system primarily deal with dead cells and foreign substances?
Which type of cells in the reticuloendothelial system primarily deal with dead cells and foreign substances?
What response do eosinophils have in the body?
What response do eosinophils have in the body?
What does 'anaplastic' mean in the context of neoplasia?
What does 'anaplastic' mean in the context of neoplasia?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
What does hyperchromatism in malignant neoplasia refer to?
What does hyperchromatism in malignant neoplasia refer to?
Which process allows cancer cells to spread from the primary site to others in the body?
Which process allows cancer cells to spread from the primary site to others in the body?
What characterizes a one-stage metastatic process?
What characterizes a one-stage metastatic process?
Which type of carcinogen is associated with the use of tobacco products?
Which type of carcinogen is associated with the use of tobacco products?
What type of radiation is NOT considered a carcinogenic factor?
What type of radiation is NOT considered a carcinogenic factor?
What is a common site for hematogenous metastasis to occur first?
What is a common site for hematogenous metastasis to occur first?
Which term describes the invasion and spread of cancer within surrounding tissues?
Which term describes the invasion and spread of cancer within surrounding tissues?
How does radiation primarily contribute to cancer development?
How does radiation primarily contribute to cancer development?
What is agenesis in terms of developmental defects?
What is agenesis in terms of developmental defects?
Which of the following describes hypoplasia?
Which of the following describes hypoplasia?
What is a rare type of metastasis occurrence in cancer?
What is a rare type of metastasis occurrence in cancer?
What is the function of reverse transcriptase in RNA oncogenic viruses?
What is the function of reverse transcriptase in RNA oncogenic viruses?
What are principal systems involved in congenital malformations?
What are principal systems involved in congenital malformations?
What role does gravity play in cancer metastasis?
What role does gravity play in cancer metastasis?
Which of the following is a genetic mutation linked to breast and ovarian carcinomas?
Which of the following is a genetic mutation linked to breast and ovarian carcinomas?
Down syndrome is primarily caused by which chromosomal abnormality?
Down syndrome is primarily caused by which chromosomal abnormality?
What does the 'N' in the TNM cancer staging system refer to?
What does the 'N' in the TNM cancer staging system refer to?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with malignant neoplasia at a tissue level?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with malignant neoplasia at a tissue level?
Which statement about developmental defects is inaccurate?
Which statement about developmental defects is inaccurate?
What is a key requirement for the survival of cancer cells?
What is a key requirement for the survival of cancer cells?
Which of the following is considered a physical carcinogen?
Which of the following is considered a physical carcinogen?
What is a common outcome for many chromosomal diseases affecting autosomal chromosomes?
What is a common outcome for many chromosomal diseases affecting autosomal chromosomes?
Which of the following is NOT a type of developmental defect?
Which of the following is NOT a type of developmental defect?
Which factor is believed to contribute to most congenital malformations?
Which factor is believed to contribute to most congenital malformations?
How do sarcomas typically metastasize compared to carcinomas?
How do sarcomas typically metastasize compared to carcinomas?
Which of the following describes the initial involvement of lymphatic spread in metastasis?
Which of the following describes the initial involvement of lymphatic spread in metastasis?
What is the first step in the sequence believed to cause cancer?
What is the first step in the sequence believed to cause cancer?
What percentage of deaths in the United States is attributed to cancer?
What percentage of deaths in the United States is attributed to cancer?
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of cancer development?
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of cancer development?
What occurs during the transformation phase of cancer development?
What occurs during the transformation phase of cancer development?
How do tumor emboli that enter the systemic venous circulation behave?
How do tumor emboli that enter the systemic venous circulation behave?
What is the relationship between cancer growth and maintenance requirements?
What is the relationship between cancer growth and maintenance requirements?
Flashcards
Rubor (Redness)
Rubor (Redness)
Redness, caused by increased blood flow to the inflamed area.
Calor (Warmth)
Calor (Warmth)
Warmth or feeling hot, also due to increased blood flow.
Dolor (Pain)
Dolor (Pain)
Pain, a signal that something is wrong.
Tumor (Swelling)
Tumor (Swelling)
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Functio Laesa (Loss of Function)
Functio Laesa (Loss of Function)
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Agenesis
Agenesis
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Hypoplasia
Hypoplasia
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Aplasia
Aplasia
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Congenital Malformations
Congenital Malformations
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Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
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Chromosomal Disease
Chromosomal Disease
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Genetic Predisposition
Genetic Predisposition
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Hereditary Disease
Hereditary Disease
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Hematologic Metastasis
Hematologic Metastasis
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Metastasis
Metastasis
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Lymphatic Metastasis
Lymphatic Metastasis
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Initiation
Initiation
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Promotion
Promotion
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Transformation
Transformation
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Oncology
Oncology
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Cancer
Cancer
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Local Spread of Cancer
Local Spread of Cancer
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Hematogenous Metastasis
Hematogenous Metastasis
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Gravity-Mediated Metastasis
Gravity-Mediated Metastasis
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Amoeboid Movement in Metastasis
Amoeboid Movement in Metastasis
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Staging of Metastasis
Staging of Metastasis
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Characteristics of Malignant Neoplasia
Characteristics of Malignant Neoplasia
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Circulatory Patterns in Metastasis
Circulatory Patterns in Metastasis
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Carcinogens
Carcinogens
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Chemical Carcinogens
Chemical Carcinogens
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Physical Carcinogens
Physical Carcinogens
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Biological Carcinogens
Biological Carcinogens
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TNM Staging
TNM Staging
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Degeneration & Ischemic Necrosis
Degeneration & Ischemic Necrosis
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes
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Anaplastic
Anaplastic
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Heterotopia
Heterotopia
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Benign Neoplasm
Benign Neoplasm
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Malignant Neoplasm
Malignant Neoplasm
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Study Notes
Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
- Rubor (redness): Caused by increased blood flow.
- Calor (heat): Due to increased blood flow.
- Dolor (pain): Signals body of problem.
- Tumor (swelling): Accumulation of fluid.
- Functio laesa (loss of function): Impaired organ function.
Inflammatory Cells
- Fixed cells (reticuloendothelial system): Remove dead/abnormal cells and foreign substances.
- Granulocytes: Fight infections and allergens.
- Neutrophils: First responders to bacteria/viruses; engulf microorganisms.
- Basophils: Protect from infection & allergens by releasing histamine.
- Eosinophils: Respond to allergic reactions, parasites, and fungi.
- Agranulocytes: Help fight infections.
- Lymphocytes: Identify foreign antibodies, produce antigens.
- Monocytes: Transform into macrophages, engulf pathogens and dead cells.
- Kupffer cells: Protect and repair the liver.
- Sinusoidal cells: In spleen and bone.
Developmental Defects
- Agenesis: Organ fails to develop due to lack of primordial tissue.
- Aplasia: Organ/tissue fails to develop or function.
- Hypoplasia: Incomplete development of organ/tissue (below average number of cells).
- Examples: Size variations (smaller organs), absent organs, etc.
- Often influenced by genetics and intrauterine injury.
Chromosomal Diseases
- Many are incompatible with life.
- Common example: Down syndrome (trisomy 21): Mental deficiency and facial features.
- Often linked to maternal age.
- Can cause various issues with brain function & learning impairment.
- Some diseases: Klinefelter's (XXY), Turner's (X).
Neoplasia
- Abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth.
- Benign: Noncancerous; localized growth, well-differentiated cells, do not metastasize.
- Malignant: Cancerous; spreads to other parts of the body, anaplasia (loss of differentiation), hyperchromatism, abnormal mitosis, pleomorphism, altered organization.
- Metastasis: Spread of cancer cells to other sites.
- Local spread, invasion & destruction.
- Lymphatic/blood vessel spread.
- Lung cancer: Most common malignant lung neoplasm.
- Prostate cancer: Common in older men.
Cancer Etiology
- Imbalance in tissue growth rate exceeding renewal requirements.
- Causes: Chemical carcinogens (smoking, radiation), physical injury, biologic agents (viruses).
- TNM System: Used to stage cancer (T = tumor, N = lymph node involvement, M = distant metastasis).
- Cancer staging is crucial for effective treatment.
Other
- Cancer can metastasize to multiple locations (e.g., liver, lungs, bone).
- Symptoms may be non-specific and appear as a result of metastasis.
- Sometimes metastasis can involve multiple steps (e.g., colon to liver, to vena cava to lungs etc.).
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Test your knowledge on the cardinal signs of inflammation and the roles of different inflammatory cells. Understand the mechanisms of redness, heat, pain, and swelling, as well as the types of cells involved in the immune response. This quiz covers essential concepts for students in health sciences or biology.