Pathology Introduction Quiz
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What is the primary focus of pathology?

  • The study of causes and mechanisms of diseases
  • The study of disease progression
  • The study of structural and functional changes in disease (correct)
  • The study of clinical features and their relation to changes

    • What is the difference between signs and symptoms?

  • Signs are the treatments for the disease, while symptoms are the preventative measures
  • Signs are objective changes that the physician observes, while symptoms are subjective changes reported by the patient (correct)
  • Signs are the patient's personal experience of the disease, while symptoms are measurable changes in body functions
  • Signs are the causes of the disease, while symptoms are the effects of the disease

    • Which of the following is not one of the four divisions of pathology?

  • Morphology
  • Aetiology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Epidemiology (correct)

    • What does 'prognosis' refer to in the context of pathology?

    <p>The prediction of the future course of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pathology study in relation to diseases?

    <p>The structural and functional changes that occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a goal of pathology?

    <p>Investigating the causes of a disease (aetiology)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells sense tissue damage at the site of injury and release chemical mediators in acute inflammation?

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

    Which type of receptors play a key role in bridging the innate and adaptive immunity during inflammation?

    <p>Toll-like receptors (TLRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In acute inflammation, which phase involves changes in blood vessels to allow for increased blood flow and vascular permeability?

    <p>Vascular phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an innate immune cell expressing Toll-like receptors?

    <p>B lymphocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of inflammation is characterized by the formation of abscesses and boils?

    <p>Localized suppurative inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are part of the cellular phase of acute inflammation and play a role in phagocytosis?

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

    What is the primary function of inflammatory fluid exudates described in the text?

    <p>To dilute invading microorganisms and toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the local signs of acute inflammation?

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

    What stimulates the production of acute phase proteins like CRP and Fibrinogen?

    <p>Interleukin-6 (IL-6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is responsible for fever during systemic response in acute inflammation?

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

    What is the fate of acute inflammation that leads to healing by connective tissue replacement?

    <p>Severe injury or abundant fibrin exudation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fibrinogen in acute inflammation according to the text?

    <p>To trap microorganisms and localize infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of granuloma mentioned in the text?

    <p>Allergic granulomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic microscopic feature of chronic specific inflammation?

    <p>Formation of granulomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major cause of granulomatous inflammation according to the text?

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

    What type of inflammation is characterized by the focal accumulation of macrophages, lymphocytes, and fibroblasts?

    <p>Granulomatous inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is NOT listed as a bacterial cause of granulomatous inflammation?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of inflammation usually starts as chronic according to the text?

    <p>Granulomatous inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of suppurative inflammation?

    <p>Production of a large amount of pus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms are commonly associated with suppurative inflammation?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus and non-hemolytic streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of an abscess?

    <p>A cavity with three distinct zones: central necrosis, mid pus, and peripheral inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which pyogenic microorganisms contribute to suppurative inflammation?

    <p>They produce toxins that cause tissue necrosis and attract leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a boil?

    <p>A small abscess related to hair follicles or sebaceous glands caused by Staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a carbuncle?

    <p>Multiple communicating deep subcutaneous abscesses opening onto the surface by multiple sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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