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Which of the following is NOT a cause of cell injury?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of cell injury?
What is the direct result of a shearing injury to the arterial endothelium?
What is the direct result of a shearing injury to the arterial endothelium?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dysplasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dysplasia?
What is the name of the condition that occurs when calcifications accumulate within long-standing plaque in arteries?
What is the name of the condition that occurs when calcifications accumulate within long-standing plaque in arteries?
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Which of the following describes why carbon monoxide poisoning is particularly dangerous?
Which of the following describes why carbon monoxide poisoning is particularly dangerous?
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Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to gangrene?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to gangrene?
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What is the primary role of intracellular calcium in the cell?
What is the primary role of intracellular calcium in the cell?
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Why is the development of neoplasia considered a significant concern for human health?
Why is the development of neoplasia considered a significant concern for human health?
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What is the main difference between Arteriosclerosis and Aortic Sclerosis?
What is the main difference between Arteriosclerosis and Aortic Sclerosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of a disease?
Which of the following is NOT a primary etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of a disease?
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What stage of disease is characterized by the lack of symptoms despite the presence of the disease?
What stage of disease is characterized by the lack of symptoms despite the presence of the disease?
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What is the term for the characteristic structural changes in cells or tissues, often associated with a disease?
What is the term for the characteristic structural changes in cells or tissues, often associated with a disease?
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Which type of prevention focuses on early detection of a disease while it is still asymptomatic?
Which type of prevention focuses on early detection of a disease while it is still asymptomatic?
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Which one of these conditions is NOT directly caused by a disruption of normal cell function?
Which one of these conditions is NOT directly caused by a disruption of normal cell function?
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Which of the following is a condition that primarily affects the function of the blood vessels?
Which of the following is a condition that primarily affects the function of the blood vessels?
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The term 'aortic sclerosis' specifically refers to changes in:
The term 'aortic sclerosis' specifically refers to changes in:
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Which condition is usually a consequence of insufficient blood supply to a tissue?
Which condition is usually a consequence of insufficient blood supply to a tissue?
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What is the primary focus of pathophysiology in relation to cell injury?
What is the primary focus of pathophysiology in relation to cell injury?
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What is the defining characteristic of wet gangrene?
What is the defining characteristic of wet gangrene?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in carcinogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a step in carcinogenesis?
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What is the primary difference between benign and malignant cancers?
What is the primary difference between benign and malignant cancers?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the development of cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the development of cancer?
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What is the primary characteristic of aortic sclerosis?
What is the primary characteristic of aortic sclerosis?
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What type of necrosis is characterized by the formation of cheese-like globules?
What type of necrosis is characterized by the formation of cheese-like globules?
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What is the primary cause of gangrene?
What is the primary cause of gangrene?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized clinical manifestation of cancer as described by the CAUTION acronym?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized clinical manifestation of cancer as described by the CAUTION acronym?
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Which type of necrosis is often associated with a bacterial infection?
Which type of necrosis is often associated with a bacterial infection?
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What is the primary mechanism by which cells adapt to increased workload, particularly in cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue?
What is the primary mechanism by which cells adapt to increased workload, particularly in cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue?
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What type of adaptation is seen in the enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy?
What type of adaptation is seen in the enlargement of the uterus during pregnancy?
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In the context of cell adaptation, what is the role of the proteasome in atrophy?
In the context of cell adaptation, what is the role of the proteasome in atrophy?
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What is the underlying mechanism behind skin warts caused by certain viruses?
What is the underlying mechanism behind skin warts caused by certain viruses?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to pathologic hypertrophy of the left ventricle?
Which of the following conditions can lead to pathologic hypertrophy of the left ventricle?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a physiological response resulting in hyperplasia?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physiological response resulting in hyperplasia?
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What happens to the oxygen consumption and protein synthesis in cells undergoing atrophy?
What happens to the oxygen consumption and protein synthesis in cells undergoing atrophy?
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Which of these cellular adaptations is considered reversible?
Which of these cellular adaptations is considered reversible?
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What is a characteristic feature of cells undergoing hypertrophy?
What is a characteristic feature of cells undergoing hypertrophy?
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What is the primary distinction between physiologic and non-physiologic hyperplasia?
What is the primary distinction between physiologic and non-physiologic hyperplasia?
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Study Notes
Foundational Concepts
- Pathophysiology is the study of abnormal bodily functions in cells, tissues, and organs caused by disease.
- Pathology examines the structural and functional changes.
- Physiology studies the function of the body.
- Etiology is the cause of the disease, such as bacteria, viruses, trauma or inherited genes.
- Pathogenesis describes the evolution of a disease.
- A disease is described as acute or chronic and physiological dysfunction, symptoms and signs may be present in one or more body systems.
- Clinical manifestations relate to symptoms and observable signs.
- Morphology is the shape and structure of cells and tissues.
- Histology is the study of tissues at a cellular level.
- A syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with a specific disease.
Clinical Course of Disease
- Diagnosis is identifying a disease via signs and symptoms.
- Prognosis predicts the probable outcome and recovery chance.
- Morbidity describes the effects an illness has on a person's life.
- Epidemiology studies the occurrence of diseases in a population.
- Acute disease is severe but resolves on its own.
- Chronic disease is continuous and long-term.
- Subacute disease falls between acute and chronic, it is not as severe as acute but lasts longer than acute.
Three Fundamental Types of Prevention
- Primary prevention aims to prevent disease occurrence via risk factor removal.
- Secondary prevention identifies disease early, when it is asymptomatic, to provide treatment measures which may cure or stop the disease's progression.
- Tertiary prevention focuses on interventions to prevent further deterioration or complications in existing disease.
The Plasma Membrane
- Glycoproteins act as surface markers (antigens) to distinguish between self and non-self-cells on the plasma membrane.
- Antigens are markers on plasma membranes.
- Red Blood Cells identify blood type via surface antigens.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, converting glucose into energy (ATP) in the presence of oxygen via cellular respiration.
- Anaerobic respiration forms lactic acid as a byproduct.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes (cell digestive system) contain enzymes that break down worn-out cellular parts and foreign substances.
- Enzymes function optimally in an acidic environment (pH 5).
- Lysosome deficiencies may lead to the accumulation of harmful substances.
Peroxisomes and Proteasomes
- Peroxisomes contain an enzyme that neutralizes and degrades free radicals and converts hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
- Peroxisomes degrade long chain fatty acids.
- Adrenoleukodystrophy is a disorder involving dysfunctional peroxisomes.
- Proteasomes break down proteins (proteolysis).
Ribosomes
- Ribosomes assemble proteins using mRNA templates.
- In severe hypoxia, ribosomal RNA production stops.
Golgi Apparatus
- Substances produced in the ER are processed and packaged in the Golgi apparatus.
- Proteins that combine with carbohydrates are glycoproteins.
Microtubules and Filaments
- Microtubules and filaments form the cytoskeleton.
Nucleus
- The nucleus contains DNA instructions for protein synthesis.
- It contains genes and enables cellular function.
- mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA are crucial for protein production inside the cell.
Cellular Adaptation
- Cells adapt to stressors by altering size, number, and type of cells.
Atrophy
- Atrophy is a decrease in cell size caused by a decrease in workload, oxygen consumption or adverse environments.
Hypertrophy
- Hypertrophy is an increase in cell size triggered by increased workload.
- It is often seen in cardiac and skeletal muscle.
- Cellular adaptations, involving mechanisms such as increased synthesis of filaments, enzymes and increased energy production, may occur in response to demands.
Hyperplasia
- Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue as a response to appropriate stimulus.
- This can occur in tissues capable of mitosis such as the epidermis and glandular tissue.
- It can also occur due to hormonal stimulation or effects of growth factors.
Metaplasia
- Metaplasia is the replacement of one cell type with another (e.g., squamous cells replacing columnar cells in respiratory tract).
- It usually occurs in response to chronic irritations or inflammation and is reversible when the stimulus is removed.
Dysplasia
- Dysplasia involves disordered cell growth.
- It often presents with cells varying in size, shape, and organization.
- Dysplasia is associated with chronic irritation and inflammation.
- Irritation causes the abnormal cell growth.
Neoplasia
- Neoplasia refers to uncontrolled cell growth.
Cell Injury
- Cell injuries are caused by physical agents (mechanical forces, electricity), biological agents (infections), radiation, nutritional imbalances, chemicals.
- Intracellular accumulations result from damaged cells which can't readily remove products like proteins and pigments.
- Hypoxia is oxygen deprivation, can damage cells.
- Shearing injury is the pressure resulting from the blood flow against blood vessels, contributing to atherosclerotic injury.
Increased Intracellular Calcium
- High calcium levels in cells activate enzymes potentially damaging the cell.
- Calcium serves as a secondary messenger, initiating cascades that lead to further cellular damage.
Arteriosclerosis and Aortic Sclerosis
- Arteriosclerosis involves calcium buildup within aged plaques in arteries that could break off and travel.
- Aortic sclerosis involves thickening and narrowing of heart valves.
Necrosis
- Necrosis is cell death due to disease.
- Different types of necrosis are distinguished by how cellular material changes (e.g., coagulative, liquefactive necrosis).
Gangrene
- Gangrene is tissue death primarily due to a lack of blood flow.
- Forms like wet gangrene (tissue liquefied) and dry gangrene result from varying circumstances.
Carcinogenesis
- Carcinogenesis is the development of cancer. Initiation, promotion, and progression are its stages.
- Hereditary, oncogenes, and carcinogens are associated factors in carcinogenesis.
Benign vs Malignant Cancers
- Benign tumors grow slower, are usually localized, and resemble the host tissue.
- Malignant cancers are rapidly growing, invasive, and spread (metastasize).
Clinical Manifestations
- Clinical manifestations include changes in bowel habits, sores that don't heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lumps, and others, which are indicators of potential diseases.
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