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Which of the following free radicals is generated by dismutation of O2?
Which of the following free radicals is generated by dismutation of O2?
What is the primary consequence of lipid peroxidation in cells?
What is the primary consequence of lipid peroxidation in cells?
What are the two distinct ways that cell death can occur?
What are the two distinct ways that cell death can occur?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which free radicals can damage cells?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which free radicals can damage cells?
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What term describes the process by which healthy cells are eliminated to reduce damage?
What term describes the process by which healthy cells are eliminated to reduce damage?
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Which enzyme is responsible for neutralizing superoxide radicals?
Which enzyme is responsible for neutralizing superoxide radicals?
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Which free radical is formed as a result of hydrolysis of water by ionizing radiation?
Which free radical is formed as a result of hydrolysis of water by ionizing radiation?
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In which physiological condition is apoptosis particularly significant?
In which physiological condition is apoptosis particularly significant?
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What are complications in the context of disease?
What are complications in the context of disease?
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What is defined as irreversible cell injury?
What is defined as irreversible cell injury?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of cell injury or death?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of cell injury or death?
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What is a characteristic change observed in acute cellular swelling?
What is a characteristic change observed in acute cellular swelling?
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How do exogenous chemicals typically induce cell injury?
How do exogenous chemicals typically induce cell injury?
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What role do free radicals play in cell injury?
What role do free radicals play in cell injury?
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What is the primary change in the ionic concentration of cells during hypoxic injury?
What is the primary change in the ionic concentration of cells during hypoxic injury?
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Which type of cell death is characterized by programmed cell death?
Which type of cell death is characterized by programmed cell death?
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What is the primary focus of pathology?
What is the primary focus of pathology?
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Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of pathology?
Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of pathology?
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What does the term 'lesion' refer to in pathology?
What does the term 'lesion' refer to in pathology?
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Which component is included in the medical knowledge of a disease?
Which component is included in the medical knowledge of a disease?
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What is the main objective of general pathology?
What is the main objective of general pathology?
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In terms of pathology, what does 'pathogenesis' refer to?
In terms of pathology, what does 'pathogenesis' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect a pathologist is trained to interpret?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect a pathologist is trained to interpret?
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What primarily aids in making rational conclusions and recommendations for treatment in medical practice?
What primarily aids in making rational conclusions and recommendations for treatment in medical practice?
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What does 'systemic pathology' focus on?
What does 'systemic pathology' focus on?
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What term refers to the direct cause of the disease?
What term refers to the direct cause of the disease?
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Which type of picture is observed through naked-eye examination of tissues and organs?
Which type of picture is observed through naked-eye examination of tissues and organs?
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What does prognosis refer to in the context of disease?
What does prognosis refer to in the context of disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor included in the etiology of a disease?
Which of the following is NOT a factor included in the etiology of a disease?
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What is the role of pathogenesis in medical diagnosis?
What is the role of pathogenesis in medical diagnosis?
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Which statement is true regarding multifactorial diseases?
Which statement is true regarding multifactorial diseases?
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What must a doctor understand to provide an accurate prognosis?
What must a doctor understand to provide an accurate prognosis?
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Study Notes
Introduction to General Pathology
- General pathology studies the common changes in tissues in response to various factors like inflammation, cancer, and aging.
- It's a fundamental subject for understanding disease processes.
- Pathology is the scientific study of disease, examining how healthy tissues and organs change when a person gets sick.
What is Pathology?
- Pathology is the scientific study of disease.
- It examines how healthy organ and tissue changes to those of a sick person.
- Pathology aids in understanding disease processes.
Pathology as a Bridging Subject
- Pathology acts as a connecting link between the foundational aspects of human biology and clinical medicine.
- It provides a foundation for clinical practice by helping clinicians interpret abnormalities and formulate effective treatment and preventative measures.
Medical Knowledge and Disease
- Medical knowledge about a disease needs to include definition, epidemiology, etiology (cause), pathogenesis (evolution of disease), morphology (structural changes), clinical significance, prognosis (expected outcome), management (treatment), and prevention.
Scope of Pathology
- Pathology includes different areas like Clinical, Experimental, Molecular, Forensic, Chemical/Microbiology, Immunopathology, and Genetics related to diseases.
Subdivisions of Pathology
- Pathology branches further into specializations such as Histopathology (tissue study), Cytopathology (cell study), Hematology (blood study), Microbiology (microscopic organisms), Immunology (body's defense mechanisms), Chemical Pathology (biochemical reactions), Genetic Pathology (gene-related diseases), Toxicology (toxic substances), and Forensic Pathology (legal aspects of disease).
Learning Pathology
- General Pathology: Examines common changes in all tissues. Examples are inflammation, cancer, and aging.
- Systemic Pathology: Studies specific changes in certain organs. Examples are goiter, pneumonia, and breast cancer.
What is General Pathology?
- Groups disease lesions into categories based on shared characteristics.
- Common categories involve cell degeneration and death, circulatory disorders, inflammation and repair, and developmental disturbances, including cancer.
Objective of General Pathology
- It's to explain the basic lesions and pathogenic mechanisms associated with disease.
What is a Lesion?
- A lesion is an abnormal structural change in the living body, caused by an irritant.
What is a Pathologist?
- A pathologist is a doctor with a PhD in pathology.
- They perform lab tests, diagnose by examining body tissues or cells (lesions), and make diagnoses.
Why Clinicians Need Pathology
- Clinicians diagnose, treat, prevent, and control diseases.
- Diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and prevention of diseases.
- Pathologists help in the diagnosis via microscopic examination of body tissues and fluids (lesions). They interpret those findings in the context of existing medical knowledge. Thus, pathologists' expertise informs clinicians for rational treatment and preventative measures.
Etiology (Causes of Disease)
- Etiology is the study of the causes of disease.
- It includes predisposing factors (which make a person more prone to a disease) and exciting factors (the immediate cause of the disease).
- Causes can be environmental (physical, chemical, nutritional, infections, immunological, psychological), genetic (age-related factors or specific genes), or multifactorial.
Pathogenesis
- Pathogenesis is the mechanism by which a causative agent brings about pathological changes in tissues.
Pathological Picture
- Includes gross (naked-eye) examination observations of tissues/organs and microscopic (histopathological) evaluations of tissue structures.
- Further sub-specializations involve electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, cytogenetic, and molecular diagnostics on diseased tissues and organs.
Prognosis
- Prognosis is the expected outcome of the disease.
- It cannot be accurately predicted without understanding disease mechanisms and the ability to visualize the disease process.
- Clinicians' concern lies in prognosis, while the patient’s concern is prognosis.
- Pathologists’ expertise in understanding lesions and pathogenesis is crucial for prognosis.
Fate
- Fate refers to the final result of the disease.
- It can be either cure or death of the patient.
Complications
- Complications are additional pathological changes which may happen during or after the disease.
Causes of Cell Injury and Death
- Cell injury = any biochemical or structural alteration that impairs a cell's normal function.
- Cell death: Cell injury that's severe enough it becomes irreversible.
- Causes of cell injury include: oxygen deprivation (hypoxia), deprivation of essential nutrients, chemicals, infections, immunological reactions, genetic disorders, physical agents, free radicals, and aging.
Hypoxic Cell Injury
- Acute cellular swelling is an early consequence of oxygen deprivation.
- Swelling is due to disturbed ionic concentrations, decreased potassium levels, and increased sodium levels.
Cell Injury Induced by Chemicals
- Chemicals can damage cells by binding to critical cellular parts or being transformed into reactive metabolites that produce free radicals, hence harming cells.
Cell Injury Induced by Free Radicals
- Free radicals are reactive chemical species.
- They result from normal metabolism, and exogenous toxins.
- Examples of free radicals include superoxide (O2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and hydroxyl ions (OH-).
- Free radicals can damage biological molecules, including membranes, DNA, and proteins.
Irreversible Cell Injury (Cell Death)
- Cell injury becoming irreversible is termed cell death.
- Cell death occurs through two paths:
- Apoptosis = programmed cell death, natural process (e.g., shedding cells during menstruation).
- Necrosis = accidental cell death following an injury.
Apoptosis
- A programmed process eliminating unwanted or damaged cells.
- It often leads to orderly cell dismantling and removal without significant inflammation.
Significance of Apoptosis
- Necessary for normal tissue turnover and development.
- Vital during hormonal changes or tissue restructuring within a controlled timeline and without excessive tissue inflammation.
Criteria for Apoptosis and Accidental Cell Death
- Differentiates characteristics of apoptosis and accidental death (necrosis) based on affected cells, causes, nature, cellular membrane integrity, cell size, organelle preservation, existence of apoptotic bodies, inflammation, and disposal mechanisms.
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Explore the essential concepts of general pathology, focusing on how tissues respond to various factors such as inflammation and disease. This foundational subject is crucial for understanding the mechanisms of diseases and their impact on body systems. Gain insights into the link between pathology, human biology, and clinical medicine.
