Introduction to Pathology (Q2, Ch.1)

Question 1

General Pathology

Answer 1

• The study of disease and repair
• Disease process that may affect any part or system in the body such as inflammation, degeneration, necrosis, and repair
• No reference is made to a particular organ or system

Question 2

Pathology

Answer 2

the study of disease – specifically, the study of the structure and function of the body as it is affected by disease.

Question 3

Special/System Pathology

Answer 3

The study of the affects of disease on a particular part or system

Question 4

Gross Pathology

Answer 4

Study of changes caused by a disease which are easily seen without the aid of a microscope or other instrument

Question 5

Histopathology/Microscopic Pathology

Answer 5

• Study of tissues (cells) using a microscope or other instrument, which enhances clarity
• The study of microscopic changes that cells, tissues, and organs undergo as a result of disease

Question 6

Clinical Pathology

Answer 6

• The study of body secretions, excretions, and fluids
• The basis of laboratory medicine
• Used to determine changes and function of various organs or structures

Question 7

Pathological/Morbid Pathology

Answer 7

The study of structural changes in the body caused by disease; includes both gross pathology and histopathology

Question 8

Surgical Pathology

Answer 8

Study of tissues removed from a living body (biopsy)

Question 9

Autopsy Pathology

Answer 9

The study of tissues and organs removed from a dead human body

Question 10

Physiological Pathology

Answer 10

Study of changes in function (physiology) of the body caused by disease

Question 11

Mediocolegal (Forensic) Pathology

Answer 11

• The study of the dead human body, to determine causing manner of death; especially those with a medical and legal significance
• coroner/medical examiner

Question 12

Autopsy

Answer 12

The study of a dead human body, to determine manner and cause of death

Question 13

Clinical Autopsy

Answer 13

• Autopsy performed to confirm a diagnosis
• Voluntary

Question 14

Forensic Autopsy

Answer 14

An autopsy done, or ordered by a coroner or medical examiner, to determine medical or legal significance to a cause of death

Question 15

Cause of Death

Answer 15

Any injury or disease that produces a physiological arrangement in the body that results in the death of the individual

Question 16

Manner of Death

Answer 16

• How the cause of death came about
• Natural, suicide, homicide, accident

Question 17

Mechanism of Death

Answer 17

• the specific change in the body that brought about the cessation of life.
• Physiological events produced by a disease which caused the death

(Ex. CoD=gunshot; mechanism= blood loss)

Question 18

Drug Abuse

Answer 18

• Trauma related death
• Use/misuse of prescription, and or social drugs
  Ex. Anti-depressants, prescription, insulin, sleeping pills, heroin, alcohol, etc.
  Cocaine=stimulant
  Heroin= depressant

Question 19

Other Trauma Related Deaths

Answer 19

• Gunshot wounds
• homicide
• accidental suicide
• lightning
• electricity
• burns
• stabbings
• vehicular accidents
• high voltage or low voltage incidents etc

Question 20

Burns (and Degrees)

Answer 20

• First-degree: superficial burn; redness, no blisters, not fatal
• Second-degree: skin is moist, red, and blistered, not fatal
• 3rd degree: necrosis of epidermidis and dermis (damage to hair, follicles, sebaceous, and sweat glands) often fatal
• fourth degree: severe destruction of tissue. (Ex. Cremation)

Question 21

Frostbite

Answer 21

• Trauma related deaths
• Freezing of tissue that causes damage, usually not fatal

Question 22

Hypothermia

Answer 22

• Trauma related death
• lower body temperature (below 80°F)
• May be fatal

Question 23

Stab Wound

Answer 23

• Trauma related death
• Sharp instrument penetrate through tissue
• Can be fatal; depends on the type of instrument used and location of penetration

Question 24

Motor vehicle accidents

Answer 24

• Trauma related death
• Speeding, DUI, acute health issue behind the wheel (heart attack), weather conditions, vehicular failure, poor judgment while driving

Question 25

Etiology

Answer 25

study of the underlying causes of diseases

Question 26

Lesion

Answer 26

• A circumscribed area of pathologically altered tissue; a single patch in a skin disease
• Can be the result of disease and may result in an injury or wound

Question 27

Trauma

Answer 27

The process or event leading to an injury or wound