Pathology Review

Anuria

Complete urinary suppression is called

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver is called

Meningitis

Inflammation of the membranes that surrounds the brain is called

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas is called

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach is called

Glossitis

Inflammation of the tongue is called

Angioma

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign and composed of a mass of minute blood vessels or lymph vessels is

Fibrosarcoma

Of the following tumors, the one that is a cancer is a

Stenosis

The narrowing of the esophagus is called

False

The secondary group of anemias involves an decreased production of red blood cells.

True

The study of neoplasms or tumors is referred to as oncology

Pathology

The study of the changes of structure and functions of the tissues of the body as a result of disease

Pernicious anemia

The type of anemia associated with age; thought to result from a lack of Vitamin B12

Occupational

The type of disease resulting from one's working condition defines __________ disease

Vagina

Vaginitis is inflammation of the

Hemorrhoids

Varicosity of the veins around the rectum is a condition known as

Hydro

Water

Anti

Against

Leukocytosis

An increased in the number of circulating white blood cells; it is an important defense mechanism of the body

Influenza/flu

The diagram above represents the upper respiratory tract. This is where you will find this common viral infection. The symptoms of this upper respiratory tract disease is fever, chills, sore throat, runny nose and cough. Name this upper respiratory tract disease.

Asthma

This is a lower respiratory disease that is a form of allergy. The signs and symptoms include hypersecretion of mucous and spasm of the muscles in the bronchi. "Wheezing" is a key characteristics of this form of allergy when air is trying to pass through obstructed airways!

Cystic fibrosis

This lower respiratory disease is associated with diseases of the pancreas but is related to the respiratory system due to the thick and sticky mucous secretions of the membranes lining the air passages to the lungs. This mucus not only blocks the flow of air into the lungs but is a haven for bacteria that traps in the mucous. The results, serious respiratory infections. Name this disease.

A

without, not

Hemophilia

A hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by prolonged clotting time for blood.

Passive hyperemia

Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction is called

Fulminating

An acute disease which most of the time is severe and sudden in its onset and often proves fatal defines _____ disease.

Cystic fibrosis

An hereditary disease of exocrine glands, especially affecting the pancreas and respiratory system, with occlusion, infections, and cyst formation is

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

An umbrella term encompassing various conditions that causes long-term interference and blockage of the normal process of respiration of gas exchange. This term includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Name this term.

Respiratory

Coryza is a condition affecting the _____________ system.

False

The primary group of anemias involve an increased loss or destruction of red blood cells.

Etiology

The term ________ refers to the study of the cause of a disease.

Diathrosis

The type of joint movement defined as freely movable is called:

Gross Pathology

The type of pathology related to the studies of change in the structure and function of the body and can be observed with the unaided eye.

Uremia

______ is due to a diseased kidney not able to filter waste products out of the blood. This of course can be serious and even fatal

Nephron

______ is the basic functional and structural unit of the kidney tissue. They consist of a renal corpuscle and renal tubule.

pyelonephritis

_______ is defined as inflammation of the kidney pelvis and the kidney itself.

Ureteritis

_______ is inflammation of the ureters, those paired structure carrying urine received from the kidney pelvis.

Hematuria

_______ often accompany glomerulonephritis, kidney infections and tumors. You will find blood in the urine.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob

__________ is a rare yet deadly type of nervous system disease. It is also known as a "slow virus" infection.

Dys

Bad, difficult, painful

Cyst

A _____ is defined as a sac-like structure containing fluid or semi-solid substances

Ecchyosis

A bruised-like patch of hemorrhage under the skin

Epilepsy

A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by attacks causing loss of consciousness and convulsions is

Cyst

A closed sac or pouch with a definite wall which contains flid, semi-fluid, or solid material is

Laceration

A torn wound is referred to as a(n)

Uremia

A toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency is

Aplasia

Absence of a body part

a. Edema b. Strong odor c. Urea and toxic waste products alter tissue proteins d. Possibility of increasing secondary dilution of embalming fluid

Select the challenges of the embalmer when working with uremia caused by kidney failure

Nephrosclerosis

Sometime diseases of the kidneys can result from hardening of the arteries and arterioles of the kidney. Name this disease.

diabetes mellitus

Which of the following diseases would be associated with the pancreas?

Inflammation

Which of the following pathological conditions has a protective function

Cirrh/o

Yellow, tawny

False

You can expect to find permanent damage to the brain if a person suffers from a TIA.

Meta

beyond, after

Down's Syndrome

A genetic defect resulting in various degrees of mental retardation and a dwarfed physique defines:

Parkinson's Disease

A chronic, degenerative disease of the nervous system developing later in life. It can be debilitating with no cure. The disease is sometimes referred to as "shaking palsy".

Thrombocytopenia

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets

Emphysema

A condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured alveoli is known as

Spina Bifida

A defect in the walls of the lower part of the spinal cord

Anemia

A deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called

Chronic

A disease having a slow onset and long duration is referred to as

Idiopathic

A disease of unknown origin is

Colitis

A disease that may be attributed to nervous tension is

aplastic anemia

A type of anemia characterized by a virtual stoppage of blood cell production in the bone marrow

Tertiary stage

General paresis is caused by syphilis in the

Kidneys

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the

Epilepsy

Grand mal is a term associated with

Polydactylism

More than the normal number of toes or fingers

a. Has the ability to spread or metastasize b. The more serious type of tumors c. Grows by infiltration

Select the characteristics of a malignant tumor

a. To recognize, prior to and during the procedure of embalming, the problems presented by disease processes and etiological factors. b. To understand the benefits derived from the post-mortem examination of human remains c. To recognize the pathological conditions which require special procedures in the removal, handling, preparation, and disposition of human remains.

Select the correct answer(s) that indicate(s) why pathology is important to the Embalmer

True

Strokes are defined as damage to the brain as a result of interruption of the circulation to the brain.

None of the above

The common cold is sometime also referred to _________

Albuminuria

The presence of serum protein in the urine is called