MoD Flashcards
Reperfusion ischaemia is common when
after an MI
Caseous necrosis is associated with what
TB
Coagulative necrosis is common in
myocardium
Liquefactive necrosis can be seen
in the brain
Fat necrosis occurs
in the pancreas
Fibrinoid necrosis is seen in what conditions
malignant hypertension
autoimmune diseases
Hepatocytes are what type of cell
quiescent/stable
Healing by repair is where there is
fibrosis and scarring
Healing by second intention leads to
more extensive scarring
Keloids form as a result of
dermal injury followed by excessive fibroblast proliferation and collagen production
What does VEGF do?
increases vascular permeability for endothelial cells
What is the primary response in type 1 hypersensitivity reactions?
Histamines, proteases and chemotatic factors are released
Goodpasture’s nephritis is an example of
a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction
