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What is pathologic calcification characterized by?
What is pathologic calcification characterized by?
- Complete absence of calcium salts in tissue
- Normal tissue deposition of calcium salts
- Abnormal tissue deposition of calcium salts and other mineral salts (correct)
- Only deposition of iron salts in tissue
What minerals are deposited in addition to calcium salts in pathologic calcification?
What minerals are deposited in addition to calcium salts in pathologic calcification?
- Smaller amounts of iron, magnesium, and other mineral salts (correct)
- Larger amounts of iron, magnesium, and copper
- Only iron and magnesium
- Only iron and copper
What is dystrophic calcification related to?
What is dystrophic calcification related to?
- A type of normal tissue deposition
- A type of cancer
- A type of abnormal tissue deposition (correct)
- A type of infectious disease
What is the difference between metastatic calcification and dystrophic calcification?
What is the difference between metastatic calcification and dystrophic calcification?
What is the primary salt deposited in pathologic calcification?
What is the primary salt deposited in pathologic calcification?
Flashcards
Pathologic Calcification
Pathologic Calcification
Abnormal deposition of calcium and other mineral salts in tissues.
Minerals in Pathologic Calcification
Minerals in Pathologic Calcification
Iron, magnesium, and other mineral salts.
Dystrophic Calcification
Dystrophic Calcification
Abnormal tissue deposition in damaged or necrotic tissues.
Dystrophic vs. Metastatic Calcification
Dystrophic vs. Metastatic Calcification
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Primary Salt in Pathologic Calcification
Primary Salt in Pathologic Calcification
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Study Notes
Pathologic Calcification
- Abnormal tissue deposition of calcium salts, accompanied by smaller amounts of iron, magnesium, and other mineral salts.
- Classified into two types:
Types of Pathologic Calcification
- Dystrophic calcification
- Metastatic calcification
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This quiz covers the concepts of pathologic calcification, including dystrophic and metastatic calcification, and their effects on tissue deposition.
