Class 6 Flashcards

1
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atrophy

A

decrease in cell size

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2
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Hypertrophy

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cells (specifically muscle cells) become larger in response to work load

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3
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Hyperplasia

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increased number of cells

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4
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metaplasia

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one type of organized cell transforms into another type of organized cell in response to a stressor

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5
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is metaplasia reversible or irreversible?

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reversible in certain cases if stressor is removed

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6
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dysplasia

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changes in the size, shape, organization and appearance of cells into a more simple and immature cell. Often a precursor to malignancy (last reversible stage)

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7
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neoplasia

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New growth (tumour)

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8
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benign neoplasias often end in?

A

“oma”

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9
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Malignant neoplasia often ends in?

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“sarcoma” or “carcinoma”

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10
Q

lymphoma and melanoma are?

A

malignant

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11
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anaplasia

A

lack of differentiation

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12
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sustained proliferation

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continuous cell growth signalling, mutations also promote growth

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13
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most common and earliest manifestation of cancer

A

fatigue and sleep disturbances

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14
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anemia

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a decrease of hemoglobin in the blood

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15
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cachexia

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severe weight loss and wasting of body fat and muscle tissue

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16
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Paraneoplastic syndromes

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syndromes caused by secretion of various substances due to the tumour

17
Q

most feared manifestation of cancer

A

pain