*Pathology; Normal & Abnormal

Question 1

Describe the functional histology of the lung

Question 2

Describe the pathogenesis and pathological changes of common and important inflammatory diseases of the lung

Question 3

Describe the pathogenesis and pathological changes of common and important neoplastic diseases of the lung

Question 4

Understand the need for tissue biopsy in the diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders (eg obstructive or restrictive lung disease, infections and neoplastic proliferations)

Question 5

Explain the histological features of asbestosis in terms of pathologic mechanisms

Question 6

Explain the histological features of usual interstitial pneumonia in terms of pathologic mechanisms

Question 7

Explain the histological features of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in terms of pathologic mechanisms

Question 8

Discuss the effect of smoking on pathophysiology and the development of Emphysema/COPD