5 Questions
What is pathologic calcification characterized by?
Abnormal tissue deposition of calcium salts and other mineral salts
What minerals are deposited in addition to calcium salts in pathologic calcification?
Smaller amounts of iron, magnesium, and other mineral salts
What is dystrophic calcification related to?
A type of abnormal tissue deposition
What is the difference between metastatic calcification and dystrophic calcification?
They are two different types of pathologic calcification
What is the primary salt deposited in pathologic calcification?
Calcium salts
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
This quiz covers the concepts of pathologic calcification, including dystrophic and metastatic calcification, and their effects on tissue deposition.
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