Intro to Pathophysiology

Question 1

Disruption of homeostatis due to disease or abnormal function

Answer 1

pathophysiology

Question 2

Structural or morphological abnormalities expressed as diseases of cells, tissues, organs, and whole systems

Answer 2

pathology

Question 3

impairment of cells, tissues, organs or body system functions

Answer 3

disease

Question 4

dynamic steady state with appropriate regulatory responses by the body (ie health)

Answer 4

homeostasis

Question 5

Best example of carrier state?

Answer 5

Typhoid Mary

Question 6

group of clinical symptoms and physical features that characterize a particular disorder

Answer 6

syndrome

Question 7

Trisomy 21

Answer 7

Down Syndrome

Question 8

Syndrome associated with increased ACTH

Answer 8

Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 9

Name 5 characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 9

1. Smooth philtrum
2. Thin upper lip
3. Upturned nose
4. Epicanthal folds
5. Flat nasal bridge

Question 10

Name 6 characteristics of Cushing’s Syndrome

Answer 10

1. buffalo hump
2. Upper body obesity with thin arms and legs
3. Red round face (moon facies)
4. High blood sugar
5. Female balding
6. Hirsutism

Question 11

XO karyotype

Answer 11

Turner’s syndrome

Question 12

XXY karyotype

Answer 12

Klinefelter’s syndrome

Question 13

What bacteria causes toxic shock?

Answer 13

staphylococcus aureus

Question 14

Name 4 characteristics found in Turner’s Syndrome

Answer 14

1. Webbed neck
2. Short stature
3. Coarctation of aorta
4. Heart-shaped face

Question 15

Name 5 characteristics found in Klinefelter’s Syndrome

Answer 15

1. Lack of body hair
2. Gynecomastia
3. Female-like hips
4. Lack of pubic hair
5. Testicular atrophy- infertile

Question 16

Name 2 characteristics often associated with Toxic Shock syndrome

Answer 16

1. Staphylococcus aureus

2. Lacy rash