Jaundice Causes and Symptoms
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What is the term used to describe the yellowish discoloration of the sclerae, mucosae, and internal organs?

  • Jaundice (correct)
  • Bilirubinemia
  • Cholestasis
  • Hemolysis
  • Which of the following is responsible for the yellowish discoloration of the sclerae, mucosae, and internal organs?

  • Biliverdin
  • Bilirubin (correct)
  • Urobilin
  • Bile salts
  • What is a characteristic feature of a cell undergoing apoptosis?

  • Abnormal nuclear shape
  • Rapid cell division
  • Shrinkage of the cell (correct)
  • Increase in cell size
  • What is the most common cause of jaundice?

    <p>Viral hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process is apoptosis a physiologic mechanism for cell removal?

    <p>Embryogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of apoptosis during menstruation?

    <p>Breakdown of the uterine lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is NOT typically affected by jaundice?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver?

    <p>Hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does apoptosis typically occur?

    <p>During embryogenesis and menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of apoptosis in embryogenesis?

    <p>To remove unwanted cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial response to injury that lasts for 3-5 seconds?

    <p>Transient vasoconstriction of arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of progressive vasodilatation on local hydrostatic pressure?

    <p>Increase in hydrostatic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of leukocytes through the gaps between endothelial cells into the extravascular space?

    <p>Emigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of slowing stasis of microcirculation?

    <p>Increase in blood viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical appearance of the presence of exudates?

    <p>Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs within 24 hours in the inflammatory response?

    <p>Exudation of plasma, neutrophils, and some monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteolytic enzymes in the inflammatory response?

    <p>To clear necrotic tissue and debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the clearance phase, what type of cells are responsible for phagocytic activity?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the combined actions of proteolytic enzymes, autolytic enzymes, and macrophages in the clearance phase?

    <p>Clearance of necrotic tissue, debris, and red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs simultaneously with the exudation of plasma, neutrophils, and some monocytes?

    <p>Inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of embolism is characterized by the presence of air bubbles in the circulation?

    <p>Gaseous embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a solid embolism?

    <p>Bacterial clumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe an embolus that is a clot?

    <p>Thromboembolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause of gaseous embolism?

    <p>Sudden shift from high to low pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be an embolus?

    <p>Tumor cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Jaundice

    • Excess accumulation of bilirubin causes yellowish discoloration of the sclerae, mucosae, and internal organs, known as jaundice.

    Apoptosis

    • Apoptosis is a physiologic process of cell removal during embryogenesis, menstruation, etc., characterized by cell shrinkage.

    Hemodynamic Changes

    • Transient vasoconstriction of arterioles lasts for 3-5 seconds, while severe injury can cause vasoconstriction for up to 5 minutes.
    • Persistant progressive vasodilatation involves mainly arterioles, but also venules and capillaries, leading to increased local hydrostatic pressure and transudation of fluid into the extracellular space.
    • Swelling occurs at the local site due to progressive vasodilatation.
    • Slowing stasis of microcirculation causes increased blood cell concentration, raising blood viscosity.
    • Leukocyte migration, mainly neutrophils, occurs along the vascular endothelium, with emigration into the extravascular space.

    Inflammatory Response

    • Acute inflammatory response occurs with exudation of plasma, neutrophils, and some monocytes within 24 hours.
    • Combination of proteolytic enzymes, autolytic enzymes, and phagocytic activity of macrophages clears necrotic tissue, debris, and red blood cells.

    Embolus

    • Types of emboli include: • Thromboembolus • Platelets aggregates • Fragment of a tumor • Fat globules • Bubbles of air • Amniotic fluid • Infected foreign material
    • Solid embolism: clot, tumor cells, bacterial clumps, or parasites
    • Gaseous embolism: air bubbles in circulation due to opening of a large vein or sudden shift from high to low pressure.

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    This quiz explores the causes and symptoms of jaundice, a yellowish discoloration of the sclerae, mucosae, and internal organs due to excess bilirubin accumulation.

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