50 Questions
What occurs when a higher-than-expected number of cases of an infectious disease occur within a given area?
Epidemic
What is the term for a decrease in the size of cells, resulting in reduced tissue mass?
Atrophy
What type of cell damage occurs due to a deficit of oxygen in the cells?
Ischemia
What is the term for the formation of a 'new growth', commonly known as a tumor?
Neoplasm
What type of tissue necrosis occurs when dead cells liquefy due to the release of cell enzymes?
Liquefaction necrosis
What occurs when an area of necrotic tissue is invaded by bacteria?
Gangrene
What is the term for a form of coagulation necrosis that forms a thick, yellowish 'cheesy' substance?
Caseous necrosis
What is an example of a physical damage that can cause cell damage?
All of the above
What is the term for an increase in cell size, resulting in enlarged tissue mass?
Hypertrophy
What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass?
Hyperplasia
What is the primary cause of temporary airway narrowing in asthma?
Bronchial inflammation
What is the outcome of chronic inflammation in asthma patients?
Damage to the lung tissue
What symptom is NOT commonly associated with asthma?
Fever
What is the definition of health?
Physical, mental, and social well-being
What is the purpose of health indicators?
To monitor population health
Why is it important to justify the testing of a treatment in a clinical trial?
To prevent redundant research
What is the relationship between pathophysiology and clinical trials?
Pathophysiology informs the development of clinical trials
What is the purpose of the student activity in the example of pathophysiology?
To determine the pathophysiology of a disease
What is the primary goal of identifying a specific disease?
To diagnose the disease
What is the term for the development of a disease?
Pathogenesis
What characterizes an acute disease?
Develops quickly, marked signs, short term
What is a subclinical state?
Pathologic changes occur, no obvious manifestations
What is the term for the factors that promote disease development?
Predisposing factors
What is obtained from a medical history?
Current and prior illnesses, allergies, hospitalizations, and treatment
Why is obtaining a health history important?
To understand the patient's overall health
What is a latent state?
No symptoms or clinical signs are evident
What is the primary focus of pathophysiology?
The study of functional changes in the body during disease
What is the importance of homeostasis in the body?
It is crucial for the body's survival and proper functioning
What is the relationship between pathophysiology and anatomy and physiology?
Pathophysiology builds on the knowledge of anatomy and physiology
What type of questions are typically asked in pathophysiology?
What are the mechanisms responsible for disease onset, progression, and recovery?
What is the importance of understanding cell adaptation in pathophysiology?
It helps to understand how cells respond to changes in their environment
What is the relationship between disease and homeostasis?
Disease is a disruption of homeostasis
What is the focus of learning objectives in pathophysiology?
Describing current issues in pathophysiology
What is an example of a system that maintains homeostasis in the body?
The body's temperature regulation system
What is the term for a disease that spreads across many regions of the globe?
Pandemic
What type of cellular adaptation occurs when mature cells are replaced by a different type of mature cell?
Metaplasia
What is the term for a decrease in oxygen in tissues?
Hypoxia
What type of cell damage occurs due to excessive heat or cold?
Physical damage
What is the term for an area of dead cells due to oxygen deprivation?
Infarction
What type of tissue necrosis occurs when fatty tissue is broken down into fatty acids?
Fat necrosis
What is the term for abnormal metabolites that occur due to genetic disorders?
Inborn errors of metabolism
What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass, that is related to cellular adaptations?
Hyperplasia
What is the term for the period of recovery from a disease?
Convalescence
What is the term for the collection of signs and symptoms of a disease?
Syndrome
What is the term for the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?
Sequelae
What is the term for the probability of recovery or other outcomes from a disease?
Prognosis
What is the term for the science of identifying the causative factors and tracking the pattern or occurrence of disease?
Epidemiology
What is the term for the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population within a specified time?
Incidence
What is the term for the condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?
Precipitating factor
What is the term for the treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progress of a disease?
Therapy
Understand the basics of pathophysiology, including normal cell structure and function, cell adaptation, injury, and death. Explore the current issues and ethical dilemmas in pathophysiology. Learn how cells respond to changes in their environment and the importance of cell injury and death in various pathophysiological conditions.
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