Pathology Embalming (DEAD)
This system is comprised of a network of organs, nodes, ducts and vessels that make or move fluid from tissues to the bloodstream .This system also makes up the majority of your immune system including the tonsils, adenoids, spleen and thymus.What might this system be?
Lymphatic System
Poliomyelitis is caused by a
Virus
A malignant neoplasm of bone tissue is called
an osteosarcoma
Antibodies are to be found in the
blood
I provide structural support for the heart, lung and bone marrow; I protect the brain, the uterus and other internal organs; I provide attachment sites for muscles, I am a reservoir for calcium and phosphorus, I defend against acidosis and I trap dangerous minerals. These are the functions I provide for us. What am I?
bone
This is responsible for all basic life systems function including heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing:
brain stem
The formation of a cavity is called
cavitation
Inflammation of the gall bladder is called
cholecytitis
The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called
cholelithiasis
Anthracosis is caused by
coal dust
Inflammation of the large intestine is called
colitis
A government official whose job it is to confirm and certify the death of an individual within a jurisdiction; may also conduct an inquest as to identity of the deceased as well as cause and manner of death. In the Middle Ages, this title referred to a "person of the crown".
coroner
The prefix "necro" means
death
The identification of a disease is called:
diagnosis
A foreign particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel is called a(n):
embolus
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lining of the cervix of the uterus is
endocervicitis
A disease commonly referred to as the mumps is
epidemic parotitis
Grand mal is a term associated with
epilepsy
The pathological term for a boil is
furuncle
A tumor-like swelling filled with blood may be called a
hematoma
Blood in the sputum is referred to as
hemoptysis
A disorder that does not primarily involve the blood is
hypertrophy
An area of necrotic tissue that result from a faulty blood supply to the area is called a/n:
infarct
The reaction of tissue to an irritant is called
inflammation
Which of the following pathological conditions has a protective function? infiltration inflammation hyperplasia atrophy
inflammation
A malignant neoplasm composed of fatty connective tissue is called
liposarcoma
Of the following body organs, the one mainly involved in pneumoconiosis is the
lung
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is a malignant tumor composed of a mass of minute lymph vessels is a myosarcoma lipodsarcoma chondrosarcoma lymphangiosarcoma
lymphangiosarcoma
Blockage of a coronary artery is likely to lead to:
myocardial infarction
Death of a localized area of tissue is a condition known as
necrosis
What condition may result from inguinal hernia? anemia
necrosis
Which of the following is a type of pigmented benign neoplasm? lipoma nevus chondrosarcoma glioma
nevus
the prefix "neo" means
new
Coal dust deposited in the lungs of miners would be an example of a(an) ______________ disease.
occupational
I have this condition where I have lesions in my long bones. I can't seem to grow new bones and the bone that I do have tends to thicken, can become soft and coarse, and cause me pain and deformity, my disease affects my legs, vertebrae and skull most often. My legs are typically bowed and I cause painful arthritic changes. My disease is also known as Paget's Disease but my medical name is
osteitis deformans
Enlargement of breasts during lactation is
physiological hypertrophy
A congenital deficiency of pituitary secretion may result in which of these conditions?
pituitary dwarfism
More than the normal total volume of blood in the body is a condition known as
plethora
The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease is called
prognosis
Which of the following may be considered a predisposing factor of disease? arsenic trauma race fever
race
Cardiac insuffiency might be the result of which of the following?
rheumatic fever
Of the following which one would be a predisposing cause of disease?
sex
Florence, a 60 year old lady presented to her family doctor complaining of a sudden onset of a severe headache, neck stiffness and back pain. A few days prior, she reported she had been redecorating her living room, which included re-arranging the furniture, She recalled her attempts at moving a particularly heavy coffee table, with the explosive headache developing soon afterwards. Her symptoms had been persistent since then. Her physician concluded she had suffered a neck sprain secondary to h
subarachnoid
A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura matter is called
subdural
The subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by a patient but not directly measurable are called: diagnosis complications symptoms signs
symptoms
Glossitis is inflammation of the ___.
tongue
Inflammation of the two oval shaped pads of tissues at the back of the throat. Signs and symptoms include swelling, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the side of the neck . Most cases are caused by infection by a virus or bacteria .Surgery to remove these was once common, is now performed when bacterial infection doesn't respond to treatment. Usually occurs in children of pre-school age to mid-teenage years.
tonsillitis
Characterized by edema of the face and extremities, extremely elevated blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine in the third trimester of pregnancy:
toxemia of pregnancy
A glioma is:
tumor of nerve tissue
A lesion which is the result of stomach acid eroding the gastric mucosa causing pain and bleeding is ___.
ulcer
Of the following body fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is saliva bile urine blood
Blood
Abby was 7 years old when she was diagnosed with this condition. She had been adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at 3 years of age. This condition typically affects young children and is characterized as a result of some sort of brain damage at birth or shortly thereafter causing motor disorders of varying severity. Abby's parents were concerned about her balance issues. She was very afraid of playground structures, and was fearful of stairs and uneven surfaces. Abby's underdeveloped movement pa
Cerebral Palsy
A 79 years old Caucasian woman first presented to a medical visit complaining of vertigo (dizziness) which started a month and a half prior. She first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who found nothing. Her symptoms became progressively worse along with bilateral visual impairment, child-like behavior and walking issues. She had a history of hypertension, arrhythmia and a L knee replacement. Her physician performed an EEG which was strikingly abnormal. She was discharged without a clea
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
A disease resulting from adrenal gland deficiency and characterized by bronzing of the skin is known as:
addison's disease
All of the following are examples of the cardinal symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT: dolor rubor calor algor
algor
Which of the following predisposes to thrombosis? disease of the blood vessels sluggish circulation increased viscosity of the blood all of these
all of these
Of the following neoplasms, the one that is malignancy composed of the epithelial tissue of a gland is
an adenocarcinoma
The point of union between two bones is known as an ________________.
articulation
A disease characterized by a collapsed or airless condition of the lungs in known as
atelectasis
Thickening of the tunica intima of the arteries due to deposits of a fatty substance in them suggests a disease called
atherosclerosis
The suffix "pathy" means
disease`
An example of inflammation by bacteria
infection
Decreased blood flow to a body part is a condition called
ischemia
The study of the changes of structures and function of the tissue of the body as a result of disease is chemistry
pathology
Inflammation of the rectum is called
proctitis
A common skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. It causes scaly patches, red skin and dandruff flaking. It can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, upper chest and back. In infants the condition is known as cradle cap.
seborrheic dermatitis
The chronic narrowing of the lumen of the esophagus is called:
stenosis
Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction is called
passive hyperemia
This type of fracture is caused by some disease process that weakens the bones.
pathologic
Shrinkage of muscle following paralysis caused by a CVA is an example of:
pathological atrophy
Enlargement of the heart to offset a valvular defect is
pathological hypertrophy
A type of edema which affects the scrotum is
hydrocele
Accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity is known as
hydrocephalus
These types of bones are found in areas such as the vertebrae and certain bones of the skull and pelvis. They can vary in size and shape.
irregular
Deficiency of blood in a part of the body is known as
ischemia
The suffix "algia" means
pain
Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland?
pancreas
Two glands that sit one atop each kidney, made up of two parts, the cortex and the medulla. The cortex produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (helps regulate metabolism and stress) and aldosterone (essential for blood pressure control). The medulla, produces nonessential hormones such as adrenaline . Also these glands are called suprarenal glands.
adrenal
A dilated portion of an artery is referred to as a(n)
aneurysm
Immobility and consolidation of a joint due to disease, injury or surgical procedure. Can be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, infection and traumatic injury to the joint. When I had my neck surgery, a cadaver disc was put in between C5 and C6 and C6 and C7 and a plate was placed to hold the vertebrae in place. In a year, x-rays showed the vertebrae completely grew together called a fusion. This is a type of this condition that can severely restrict movement.
ankylosis
Inflammation of the small intestine is called
enteritis
A benign tumor of epithelial tissue is called a(n)
epithelioma
Inflammation of the stomach is called
gastritis
That branch of pathology dealing with the body as a whole, without regard to any particular organ or system is
general patholog
Herpes simplex II virus blisters occurring on genitals and/or surrounding areas is called:
genital herpes
Inflammation of the gums is termed
gingivitis
Inflammation of the tongue is called
glossitis
Myocarditis is a disease that primarily involves the
heart
Petechia are types of:
hemorrhages
Inflammation of the liver is called
hepatitis
Adenocarcinoma is
malignant glandular epithelium tissue
Leukocytosis is a condition that
may be physiological or pathological
That branch of pathology concerned with accidents and homicides is called
medico-legal pathology
That branch of pathology dealing with legal issues regarding a death is called:
medico-legal pathology
This is the central or inner most cavity inside of a bone where red and/or yellow bone marrow is stored. It is the cavity where bone marrow is extracted.
medullary cavity
Of the following neoplasms, the one most likely to cause death is melanoma osteoma lipoma fibroma
melanoma
Ann was a 48 year old homemaker she has had a chronic degenerative disease affecting the nervous system for the past 10 years. Ann was responsible for transporting her 4 children to and from school and extracurricular activities. She did report some facial numbness, decreasing control of her extremities and difficulty in climbing steps. When she was recently evaluated by her physician, she was having decreased vision, fatigue and pain when walking. This condition affects women more than men and
multiple sclerosis
The replacement of destroyed tissue with connective tissue is called
repair
Which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency of some sort? ascites keloids rickets all of these
rickets
A blister-like structure that contains a serous fluid is called a(n)
vesicle
