Pathophysiology Introduction: Cell Structure & Function
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Pathophysiology Introduction: Cell Structure & Function

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What occurs when a higher-than-expected number of cases of an infectious disease occur within a given area?

  • Infection spike
  • Epidemic (correct)
  • Disease outbreak
  • Pandemic

    • What is the term for a decrease in the size of cells, resulting in reduced tissue mass?

  • Metaplasia
  • Atrophy (correct)
  • Hypertrophy
  • Hyperplasia

    • What type of cell damage occurs due to a deficit of oxygen in the cells?

  • Dysplasia
  • Hypoxia
  • Ischemia (correct)
  • Anaplasia

    • What is the term for the formation of a 'new growth', commonly known as a tumor?

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

    What type of tissue necrosis occurs when dead cells liquefy due to the release of cell enzymes?

    <p>Liquefaction necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when an area of necrotic tissue is invaded by bacteria?

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

    What is the term for a form of coagulation necrosis that forms a thick, yellowish 'cheesy' substance?

    <p>Caseous necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a physical damage that can cause cell damage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an increase in cell size, resulting in enlarged tissue mass?

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

    What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass?

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

    What is the primary cause of temporary airway narrowing in asthma?

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

    What is the outcome of chronic inflammation in asthma patients?

    <p>Damage to the lung tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is NOT commonly associated with asthma?

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

    What is the definition of health?

    <p>Physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of health indicators?

    <p>To monitor population health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to justify the testing of a treatment in a clinical trial?

    <p>To prevent redundant research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between pathophysiology and clinical trials?

    <p>Pathophysiology informs the development of clinical trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the student activity in the example of pathophysiology?

    <p>To determine the pathophysiology of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of identifying a specific disease?

    <p>To diagnose the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the development of a disease?

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

    What characterizes an acute disease?

    <p>Develops quickly, marked signs, short term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subclinical state?

    <p>Pathologic changes occur, no obvious manifestations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the factors that promote disease development?

    <p>Predisposing factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is obtained from a medical history?

    <p>Current and prior illnesses, allergies, hospitalizations, and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is obtaining a health history important?

    <p>To understand the patient's overall health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a latent state?

    <p>No symptoms or clinical signs are evident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of pathophysiology?

    <p>The study of functional changes in the body during disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of homeostasis in the body?

    <p>It is crucial for the body's survival and proper functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between pathophysiology and anatomy and physiology?

    <p>Pathophysiology builds on the knowledge of anatomy and physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are typically asked in pathophysiology?

    <p>What are the mechanisms responsible for disease onset, progression, and recovery?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of understanding cell adaptation in pathophysiology?

    <p>It helps to understand how cells respond to changes in their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between disease and homeostasis?

    <p>Disease is a disruption of homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of learning objectives in pathophysiology?

    <p>Describing current issues in pathophysiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a system that maintains homeostasis in the body?

    <p>The body's temperature regulation system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a disease that spreads across many regions of the globe?

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

    What type of cellular adaptation occurs when mature cells are replaced by a different type of mature cell?

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

    What is the term for a decrease in oxygen in tissues?

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

    What type of cell damage occurs due to excessive heat or cold?

    <p>Physical damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an area of dead cells due to oxygen deprivation?

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

    What type of tissue necrosis occurs when fatty tissue is broken down into fatty acids?

    <p>Fat necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for abnormal metabolites that occur due to genetic disorders?

    <p>Inborn errors of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an increase in the number of cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass, that is related to cellular adaptations?

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

    What is the term for the period of recovery from a disease?

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

    What is the term for the collection of signs and symptoms of a disease?

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

    What is the term for the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?

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

    What is the term for the probability of recovery or other outcomes from a disease?

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

    What is the term for the science of identifying the causative factors and tracking the pattern or occurrence of disease?

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

    What is the term for the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population within a specified time?

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

    What is the term for the condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?

    <p>Precipitating factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the treatment measures to promote recovery or slow the progress of a disease?

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

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