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Which symptom is least likely to be associated with breast cancer?
What is the most common diagnostic test for detecting breast cancer?
What is the primary surgical option for treating early-stage breast cancer?
What drug is commonly used in hormone therapy for breast cancer?
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What lifestyle change can help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence?
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During which period does organogenesis primarily occur?
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What structure becomes the ligamentum teres after birth?
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Match the following developmental stages with their focus areas:
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Which of the following best defines pathophysiology?
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What is the primary role of inflammation in the body?
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Which cells are the first to respond to an injury during the inflammatory process?
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What is hyperemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?
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What term describes the movement of white blood cells to the site of inflammation?
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Which chemical mediator is primarily responsible for pain during inflammation?
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What is the main function of macrophages in inflammation?
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What is edema?
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Which term refers to the death of tissue due to lack of blood supply?
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What is an abscess?
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Which of the following is a systemic effect of inflammation?
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What does the term 'chronic inflammation' refer to?
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What is leukocytosis?
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Which type of exudate is clear and watery?
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What is fibrosis?
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Which protein is often elevated in the blood during inflammation?
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What is the role of histamine in inflammation?
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What does the term 'granuloma' refer to?
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What does the term 'antigen' refer to?
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- Pathophysiology and Inflammation Quiz*
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Pathophysiology:
- Study of how diseases affect the body's functions
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Inflammation:
- Primary role: repair tissue and defend against infection
- Cardinal signs: redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function
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Cells involved in inflammation:
- Neutrophils: first to respond to an injury during the inflammatory process
- Macrophages: engulf and digest pathogens and debris
- Lymphocytes: play a role in chronic inflammation
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Chemical mediators of inflammation:
- Histamine: increases vascular permeability
- Bradykinin: causes pain
- Prostaglandins: cause pain and fever
- Leukocytes in Inflammation Quiz*
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Leukocytes:
- Types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
- Functions: phagocytosis, antibody production, histamine release
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Neutrophils:
- First to respond to inflammation
- Engulf and destroy bacteria
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Lymphocytes:
- Produce antibodies
- Directly attack infected cells
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Monocytes:
- Transform into macrophages in tissues
- Engulf and digest pathogens and debris
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Eosinophils:
- Involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections
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Basophils:
- Release histamine and heparin
- Multiple Choice Questions: Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation*
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Signs of inflammation:
- Redness (caused by increased blood flow)
- Swelling (caused by increased vascular permeability)
- Heat (caused by increased blood flow)
- Pain (caused by chemical mediators)
- Loss of function
- MCQs on the Cell Life Cycle*
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Cell life cycle:
- Stages: interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
- Interphase: G1, S, G2 phases
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Mitosis:
- Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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Cytokinesis:
- Cell division
- Cytokinesis: cleavage in animal cells, cell plate formation in plant cells
- MCQs on Cancer Risk Factors*
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Cancer risk factors:
- Genetics
- Environmental factors (e.g. smoking)
- Infections (e.g. HPV)
- Hormonal factors
- Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention*
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Breast cancer diagnosis:
- Mammography
- Biopsy
- Imaging tests
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Breast cancer treatment:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
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Breast cancer prevention:
- Early detection
- Healthy lifestyle choices (e.g. exercise, healthy diet)
Let me know if you want me to add or clarify anything!### Neurological Development
- The nervous system is not fully developed at birth, but rather continues to develop and mature throughout childhood and adolescence.
- The brain grows rapidly in the first year of life, with the number of neurons increasing by 50% between birth and age one.
- Myelination, the process of covering nerve fibers with a fatty insulation, begins in the prenatal period and continues into childhood.
- Synaptogenesis, the formation of connections between neurons, occurs rapidly in the first few years of life and slows down later in childhood.
Respiratory Development
- At birth, the lungs are not fully expanded, and it takes several days for them to fully inflate.
- Newborns have a higher respiratory rate than adults, with an average of 30-40 breaths per minute.
- The diaphragm, the primary muscle used for breathing, is not fully developed at birth and takes several months to mature.
Musculoskeletal Development
- The skeletal system is fully formed at birth, but the bones are soft and pliable.
- Bone calcification, the process of bones becoming harder and more rigid, occurs in the first few years of life.
- Muscle mass increases rapidly in the first year of life, with most of the muscle growth occurring in the first six months.
Cardiovascular Development
- The heart rate of a newborn is significantly higher than that of an adult, with an average of 100-160 beats per minute.
- The heart grows rapidly in the first year of life, with the heart rate slowing down as the child ages.
- Blood pressure increases gradually in the first year of life, reaching adult levels by around age 12.
Gastrointestinal Development
- The digestive system is fully formed at birth, but the muscles in the digestive tract are not fully developed.
- The gut is colonized with bacteria within the first few days of life, with the gut microbiome playing a crucial role in immune system development.
- The pancreas starts producing digestive enzymes at birth, but the small intestine is not fully mature until around six months of age.
Renal Development
- The kidneys are fully formed at birth, but they are not fully functional until several weeks after birth.
- The kidneys start producing urine within the first few days of life, but the kidneys are not fully mature until around one year of age.
- The bladder and urethra are fully developed at birth, but the muscles controlling urination are not fully developed until around six months of age.
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Test your knowledge of pathophysiology and inflammation with this quiz. Questions cover the definition of pathophysiology, the role of inflammation in the body, and more.
