wk 1 to 3 Flashcards
Pathology
Study of diseases
Origin, development and treatment of diseases
Study of the changes in cell
etioliogy
Study of the causes of disease
Extrinsic and intrinsic are idiopathic
Intrinsic = innate
Extrinsic = outward
Idiopathic = unknown
disease
Abnormalities in the function of the cell
Harmful deviation of the structural and functional aspects of cell and/or tissues
pathiogenesis
Origin of disease
Included in the scope of pathology
manifestation of disease
signs and symptoms
signs
objective observation of second party
symptoms
subjective feelings of patient that is neither absorvable nor measurale
Causes: Pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites).
Characteristics: Spread directly or indirectly; symptoms like fever, fatigue, and inflammation.
Infectious diseases
Causes: Uncontrolled cell growth; tumors (benign or malignant).
Characteristics: Malignant tumors invade tissues and may spread (metastasize).
neoplastic disease
Causes: Immune system attacks body’s own cells.
Characteristics: Often chronic; inflammation, pain, fatigue, organ dysfunction
Autoimmune Diseases
Causes: DNA mutations (inherited or spontaneous). Caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup
Characteristics: Single- gene disorders, multifactorial, or chromosomal disorders.
genetic disorders
Causes: Progressive deterioration of cells/tissues where both function and structure are affectd, often due to aging.
Characteristics: Irreversible; affects nervous system, joints, cardiovascular system.
degenrtaive disease
Causes: Metabolic disruptions due to enzyme deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.
Characteristics: Affect nutrient metabolism; symptoms like fatigue or organ dysfunction
metabolic disease
Causes: Metabolic disruptions due to enzyme deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.
Characteristics: Affect nutrient metabolism; symptoms like fatigue or organ dysfunction
Degenerative Diseases
Causes: Deficiencies or excesses in dietary intake or nutrient absorption.
Characteristics: Malnutrition, obesity, specific nutrient deficiencies.
Nutritional Diseases
Causes: Exposure to harmful environmental agents (chemicals, pollutants, radiation).
Characteristics: Can affect specific organs or the entire body; acute or chronic conditions.
Environmental Diseases
Causes: Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.
Characteristics: Affect mood, thinking, behavior, and cognitive function.
Psychiatric Diseases
are reversible changes in the size, number, phenotype, metabolic activity, or function of cells in response to changes in their environment.
Cellular adaptation
Definition: An increase in the size of cells, leading to an increase in the size of the affected tissue or organ.
Hypertrophy
Due to increased workload or demand, cells produce more structural proteins and organelles, causing enlargement.
Hypertrophy