9 Questions
What is the definition of pathology?
The study of disease by scientific methods
What is etiology in pathology?
The cause of the disease
What are the major classes of etiologic factors?
Genetic and Acquired
What is the definition of homeostasis?
The maintenance of normal structure and function in response to physiological demands
What are the common stimuli that can cause cell injury?
Physical agents, chemical agents, microorganisms, hypoxia, genetic defects, nutritional imbalances, immunologic reaction, hypoxic changes
What is the mechanism of irreversible cell injury?
Destruction of cell nuclei, alternated cytosolic pH, influx of Ca & loss of Ca homeostasis, leading to activation of ATPases, phospholipases, proteases & endonucleases
What is the most common site for fatty change to occur?
Liver
What causes the formation of haemosiderin pigment in the tissues?
All of the above
What is the composition of amyloid substance?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of pathology and the study of disease with this introductory quiz. Explore the definitions of diseases and learn about the scientific methods used to study them. From abnormal variations in structure to changes in bodily function, this quiz will help you understand the basics of pathology. Challenge yourself and discover what you know about the study of disease.
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