Pathophysiology (week 2)

Apoptosis is defined as:

Normal cell death

This type of shock is often used to describe hypoperfusion associated with cardiac tamponade or tension pneumothorax

Obstructive

The study of the functioning of an organism in the presence of disease is called:

Pathophysiology

When cells are hypoxic for more than a few seconds:

They produce substances that may damage other local or distant body systems

Distributive shock occurs when:

Vasodilation occurs causing blood to pool in expanded vascular beds causing decreased perfusion

When oxygen does not reach the cell, the cell reverts to:

Anaerobic metabolism and produces lactic acid

Severe, prolonged stress:

Can suppress the immune system and cause the person to be more prone to disease

How does the body respond to hypoperfusion?

Catecholamine release and increased systemic vascular resistance.

Signs and symptoms of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) include:

Coagulopathy

The two MOST common causes of inflammation are:

Infection and Injury