Intro To Pathology Flashcards
Pathology:
- Seeks out the underlying ________ (_______) of a disease.
- Seeks to understand the _________ that result in the presenting signs and symptoms (___________).
- causes (etiology)
- mechanism (pathogenesis)
- Pathology seeks to identify how both the _____ and __________ appearance (___________) of cells and tissues are different from healthy tissue.
- Pathology also links these differences to cellular, organ and/or organ system ___________.
- gross, microscopic (morphology)
- dysfunction
Define these words:
- Etiology
- Pathogenesis
- Morphology
Etiology -The cause of a disease or condition Pathogenesis -Mechanism(s) that lead to a diseased state Morphology -Appearance
What is the purpose of a Pap Smear test?
To determine if there are pre-cancerous cells present.
What is the difference between signs and symptoms?
- Signs are any OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE of a disease such as blood in stool, skin rash, cough, chest pain
- Symptoms are a feature that suggests a disease and it is percieved by the PATIENT such as stomach ache, lower-back pain, fatigue
What is the definition of morphology?
Study of form and structure
What is the definition of subclinical?
Not severe enough to present definite or readily observable symptoms
Who can report symptoms?
Patient only
What kind of info are signs?
Objective information
What are sequela?
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury
What are complications?
An unfavorable evolution of a disease, health condition, or a therapy
What is resolution?
Reduction in the severity of a pathological state
An illness is a sickness or deviation from a healthy state and tends to be ______ or short term.
acute
A disease is a biological or psychological alteration that results in organ/system dysfunction and tends to be ________. Diseases can occur _______ perceiving the presence of an illness.
- chronic
- without
An acute disease has a _____ onset, is usually self limiting and can usually anticipate ______ recovery.
- rapid
- full
Chronic diseases often result in a __________ impairement or disability and often require _____ term management.
- permanent
- long
What is homeostasis?
Preservation of a constant internal environment in a changing external environment.
An inability to maintain homeostasis leads to pathologies in things such as what?
- Thermoregulation
- Energy Balance
- Serum Glucose
- Osmoregulation
- Acid-Base Balance
- Blood Volume
The “Germ Model” is caused by a _________.
microorganism
The “Biomedical Model” is driven by a _______ and ________ relationship. This model focuses on biological factors as causative agents and largely ignores ___________ input.
- cause and effect
- psychosocial
Which Disease Model drives the current practice of medicine?
Biomedical Model
What are some potential causes of disease in regards to the biomedical model?
- Inherited/gene defects
- Congenital defects (present at birth)
- Exposure to toxins
- Exposure to infectious agent
- Trauma
- Degenerative processes
The “Biopsychosocial Model” states that _______, ________, and ________ factors all play a significant role in human functioning in the context of a disease.
- biological
- psychological (thoughts, emotions, behaviors)
- social (socio-economical, socioenvironmental, cultural)
- A normal cell can be stressed which can lead to __________.
- A normal cell can also be injured which can lead to either _________ or _________ injury.
- adaptation
- reversible or irreversible
An irreversible cell injury leads to either ________ or _________.
- necrosis
- apoptosis
Cellular ________ to an insult depends on ____, _________, and _________ of the insult.
- RESPONSE
- type, severity, and duration
Cellular ________ of an insult depend on:
- ______ of insult
- ______ of cells at time of insult
- __________ of cells
- Genetic ______ of cells
-CONSEQUENCES
- type
- status
- adaptability
- makeup
Ideally the healing process allows for full restoration of the original cellular structure and function. However, if an injury is sufficiently serious and full restoration is not possible, what is laid down?
Nonfunctional CT including scar tissue (FIBROSIS)
CT provides structural integrity but lacks _______ capacity of original tissue. Do PTs want to limit the laying down of scar tissue (fibrosis)?
- functional
- Yes
Mechanisms of Cell Injury:
- ________ O2 availability
- Ischemia/hypoxia/hypoxemia
- Aberrant immune reactions (RA)
- Infectious agents (lyme disease)
- Genetic abnormalities (Cystic Fibrosis)
- ________ imbalance (Ricketts)
- Physical factors/Injury
- Free radical damage
- Reduced
- Nutritional