Pathology for Funeral Service DIFS

Leukocytosis

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

Absence of a body part

Aplasia

Kidneys

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the

Dwarfism

A congenital deficiency in the pituitary secretion may result in which of the following?

True

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

True

T/F Tubal pregnancy occurs when the embryo attempts to develop outside the uterus.

False

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

None of the above

The common cold is sometimes also referred to ________.

Cholelithiasis

The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called

Spermatozoa

The male sex cells

Extra-dura

The type of hemorrhage that may result from a head injury and can result in bleeding underneath the middle layer of the meninges is called:

Vagina

Vaginitis is inflammation of the

Hemorrhoids

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

Salpingitis

inflammation of a fallopian tubes

an osteoma

of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign is

Hydrocephalus

Accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity is known as

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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.

Myxedema

Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in

Polydactylism

More than the normal numbers of toes or fingers

Spinal

The 31 pair of nerves allowing the brain and spinal cord to communicate with all parts of the body is/are:

Neurons, Nerve cells

The _____ are body cells responsible for transmitting information received either toward or from the CNS

Bronchopneumonia

The diagram above represents the second main category of pneumonia. You find inflammation in the bronchi which spread to the lungs. It is observed as spotty scattering throughout the lungs.

Flu, influenza

The diagram above represents the upper respiratory tract. This is where you find the 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.

Polycistic kidney disease

The kidneys develop many enlarged cysts which can compress the surrounding tissue and can cause infections. Name the disease.

Cirrhosis

The name for chronic end-stage of liver disease wherein the functional cells of the liver are replaced by a lower form of cells is

Dura

The outer layer of the meninges is called :

Furuncle

The pathological term for an abscess or inflammatory tissue of pus is______.

arthritis

Inflamation of a joint is called

Salpingitis

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is called

Cholecystisis

Inflammation of the gall bladder is called

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver is called

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nasal passages which is a big part of having a cold is called______.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach is called

Tonsillitis

Inflammation of the tonsils, a mass of lymphoid tissue located in a part of the pharynx, and is a common form of infection is:

Uteritis

Inflammation of the ureters is called______

Enviromental factors

Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun is an example of which cause of cancer.

The type of pathology related to both the medical and legal issues surrounding death

Medical-Legal Pathology (Forensic Pathology)

Lobar pneumonia

This diagram demonstrates a common form of pneumonia. Take a closer look and you will see the infections are located in the top lobe of the lungs. Name this type of pneumonia.

Asthma

This is a lower respiratory disease that is a form of allergy. The signs and symptoms include hypersecretion of mucus and spasm of the muscles in the bronchi. "Wheezing" is a key characteristic 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 mucus. The result, serious respiratory infections. Name this disease.

Seborrheic dermatitis

This patient has chronic dandruff caused by excessive secretion of sebum. The name of this non-infectious skin disease is_______.

Excess bilirubin in the blood

What leads to jaundice?

Pleural effusion, hydrothorax

When fluid is collecting in the pleural cavity of the chest and the fluid is more watery than it is purulent, what is it called ?

tubal pregnancy

When the embryo attempts to develop in the fallopian tubes

Achondroplasia and scoliosis

Which are examples of developmental diseases of the bone?

Chemical Agents, Living agents

Which is NOT a common predisposing factor in disease?

Does not contribute to medical knowledge.

Which of the following is NOT an important benefit of an autopsy?

Stone dust

Which of the following is considered exogenous pigmentation?

All of these

Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of cirrhosis

Osteomalacia

condition characterized by softening of the bones is

Prostatitis

inflammation of the prostate gland

Mastectomy

surgical removal of a breast

Glycosuria

A condition involving sugar in the urine is called

glycosuria

A condition involving sugar in the urine is called

Leukopenia

A decrease in the number of white blood cells

Hypothyroidism

A deficency in the secretion of the thyroid gland is

Diabetes mellitus

A disease associated with the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas marked by an insufficent production of insulin is

Cushing's Syndrome

A disease characterized by obesity and muscular weakness associated with abnormal function of the adrenal gland is

Diabetes insipidus

A disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine is

Down's Syndrome

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

Sickle-cell anemia

A hemolytic type of anemia resulting from a genetic defect in making hemoglobin

Hemophilia

A hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by prolonged clotting time for blood

TIA's

A temporary interruption of blood supply to part of the brain. These may last for only a few moments or several hours.

Aplastic anemia

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

Dermoid

A type of benign cyst containing greasy material formed in the walls of the cyst.

Osteoporosis

A type of bone disease seen most commonly in women after menopause and is characterized as bone density loss

RA

A type of chronic arthritis that generally starts as an inflammation of the synovial member lining the joint capsule. You find hard, subcutaneous nodules forming near the joint. It affects mostly women 20-40 years of age

Hydrocele

A type of edema which affects the scrotum is

benign prostatic hyperplasia

A type of male reproductive disease associated with a hormone imbalance in later years and causes enlargement of the prostate.

osteomyeitis

A bone disease that may result from an organism entering the bone after a trauma. It can affect the bone itself and/or the bone marrow as well as both can become inflamed.

Ecchymosis

A bruise-like patch of hemorrhage under the skin

All of these

A complication of diabetes mellitus is

Thrombocytopenia

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets

cyst

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

Tumors, scar tissue, kidney stones

Blockage of the urinary tract can also cause a build-up of urine in the kidney pelvic. List the causes of blockage.

Hereditary

Breast cancer is an example of a tumor likely to occur in women having had this disease. This describes which cause of cancer.

Pernicious anemia

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

You can find calcium in dead or dying tissues, Calcium is usually related to bone formation but can infiltrate into tissue, Arteriosclerosis is a good example of calcification.

Calcification is a condition in which calcium is deposited in the tissues of the body but there is no bone formation.

Stroke

Damage to the brain as a result of blood flow interruptions. They can be mild or severe.

Occupational exposure

Exposure of those who work with paints is an example of which cause of cancer

Fulminating

FulminatingAn acute disease which most of the time is severe and sudden in its onset and often proves fatal defines_______disease.

Hyperthyroidism

Graves disease is caused by

Gross Pathology

Gross PathologyThe 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.

Relates to hemolysis or hemoglobin in the blood, a good example pigmentation cause by hemoglobin is post-mortem stain

Hemoglobin is a type of endogenous pigment. Answer the following quetions. Select all of the answers that apply.

endrometritis

Oe form of metritis which indicates inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus

occupational

The type of disease resulting from one's working condition defines_________disease

Carbuncle

The union of two or more adjacent boils results in an inflammatory lesion that is called a(n)

Benign

The type of tumor that is less serious and are said to grow by expansion

Spina Bifida

Spina BifidaA defect in the walls of the lower part of the spinal cord

Uremia

The presence of materials in the blood that are normally found in urine is a condition reffered to as

Large intestines

The results of the process of digestion where much of the water is removed prior to elimination of waste goes to this part of the digestive system.

etiology

The term _____ refers to the study of the cause of disease

etiology

The term_____ refers to the study and cause of a disease.

Osteitis deformans and Paget's disease

_____ is a chronic inflammation of bone. You will see it mostly in the elderly. Upon inspection, you will see thickening and deformation of the bone.

exacerbation

__________is defined as a sudden increase in the severity of a disease.

Cerebral Palsy

_______is a nervous system disorder affecting children but it is not a progressive type of condition.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob

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

Joint and Articulation

______is defined as a point where two bones meet.

Gout

_____is defined as a hereditary form of arthritis resulting from metabolic problems with uric acid build-up in the body.

Myelitis

_____is defined as inflammation of the spinal cord resulting from infections or injury.