L4. Intro to Pathology Flashcards
1
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Give the definition of aetiology
A
The cause of disease
2
Q
What is pathogenesis?
A
How disease develops
3
Q
What does sequalae mean?
A
Does it get better/worse?
4
Q
What is a differential diagnosis?
A
A particular disease feature which separates it from other diseases.
5
Q
Give the order of the following : Signs/symptoms pathogenesis diagnosis aetiology
A
- Diagnosis
- Signs/symptoms
- Pathogenesis
- Aetiology
6
Q
Give 2 functions of the lymphatic system
A
- Transports clean fluids to the heart
2. Drains excess tissue fluids/debris
7
Q
What is the basic definition of innate imunity?
A
It is the first line of non-specific defence.
8
Q
Give the basic definition of adaptive immunity
A
Adaptive immunity is specific and acquired.
9
Q
What are the 3 innate cell subsets with a brief role description?
A
- Phagocytes (antigen presenting)
- Chemokines (cell recruitment)
- Cytokines (activation/proliferation)
10
Q
What 2 cell types are involved in adaptive immunity, with a brief description?
A
B cells (antibody production) T cell (cell to cell communication)
11
Q
Describe the 4 stage of inflammation
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- Initiation - response to harmful agents
- Progression - harmful agents contained
- Amplification - modulation of immune response
- Resolution - healing (in acute inflammation)
12
Q
What does failure to resolve result in?
A
Chronic inflammation
