Introductory lectures Flashcards
1
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What is morbid anatomy?
A
The post mortem macroscopic, analysis of disease
2
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What is molecular pathology?
A
Disease processes in terms of the biochemical and molecular process of the cell
3
Q
What is cellular or histopathology?
A
Analysis of the affects of disease on cells
4
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What is pathogenesis?
A
The mechanism of disease development
5
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What is etiology?
A
The cause of disease
6
Q
What are the 5 ways in which cells can respond to disease?
A
Degeneration/Atrophy Apoptosis and necrosis Inflammation Regeneration, Hyperplasia, hypertrophy Dysplasia and neoplasia
7
Q
List 6 tools available for use in molecular pathology
A
Scraping, Fine need aspiration, biopsy, Antigen staining, Karyotype analysis, FISH
