Which of the following is an example of systemic pathology? A) Inflammation of the skin B) Pneumonia affecting the lungs C) Histological changes in muscle D) Cellular repair mechan... Which of the following is an example of systemic pathology? A) Inflammation of the skin B) Pneumonia affecting the lungs C) Histological changes in muscle D) Cellular repair mechanisms
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option exemplifies systemic pathology, indicating a focus on the overall systemic effects of a pathological process rather than localized conditions.
Answer
Pneumonia affecting the lungs
Pneumonia affecting the lungs can trigger a significant systemic inflammatory response, so it can be considered an example of systemic pathology.
Answer for screen readers
Pneumonia affecting the lungs can trigger a significant systemic inflammatory response, so it can be considered an example of systemic pathology.
More Information
While pneumonia primarily affects the lungs, it has the potential to incite systemic inflammation under severe conditions. Systemic pathology involves diseases or pathologic processes that affect multiple organ systems in the body.
Tips
Mistaking inflammation of skin and muscle changes as systemic rather than local or tissue-specific pathologies.
Sources
- Pneumonia-Induced Inflammation, Resolution and Cardiovascular ... - ahajournals.org
- Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
