Introduction Flashcards
What is Pathophysiology?
Changes in the body as a result of disease
What is Health?
Physical, mental and social well being
What is Disease?
Deviation from the normal state of homostasis
Normal values are indicated by;
- Age
- gender
- genetics
- environment
- activity level
What is a Biopsy?
Excision of small amount of living tissue
What is a Autopsy?
Examination of the body and organs after DEATH
What is a diagnosis?
identification of a specific disease
Cause?
causative factors in a particular disease
Predisposing factors
tendices that promote development of a disease in an individual
Pathogensis
development of a disease
Acute Disease
Develops quickly, marked signs, short term
Chronic Disease
often milder, develops gradually, persists for a long time
Sub clinical state
pathological changes; no obvious manifestations
Latent state
no symptoms or clinical signs evident
Incubation Period
Time of exposure to microorganism and onset signs and symptoms
Pronominal Period
Early development of a diease; signs non specific or absent
Manifestations
signs and symptoms of a disease
Syndrome
collection of signs and symptoms; often effects more than one organ
Remissions
manifestations of the disease subside and are absent
