Exam 2 Cellular Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoxia
A
Lack of oxygen
2
Q
Physical agents of injury
A
Temperature extremes, gunshots, lacerations…
Radiation (UV and imaging studies)
3
Q
Chemical injury
A
Electrolyte imbalances
Uncontrolled DM
Medications
Environmental pollutants or poisons
4
Q
Infectious agent injury
A
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
5
Q
Injurious immunological reaction
A
Immune system attacking itself - RA, allergies
6
Q
Genetic defects
A
Sickle cell anemia
Cystic fibrosis
7
Q
Nutritional imbalances
A
Starvation
Obesity
Vitamin deficiency