SCI 332 Pathology II Midterm Study Guide

Of all the tumors, the one that is a cancer is a _______________________________.

-sarcoma

A deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called__________________________.

Anemia

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

Angioma

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

Aplastic

A bruised-like patch of hemorrhage under the skin is?

Ecchymosis

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

Epilepsy

Grand mal is a term associated with___________________________________.

Epilepsy

The narrowing of the esophagus is called _________________________________.

Esophagostenosis

What refers to the study of the cause of a disease?

Etiology

______ 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.

Uremia

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

Ureteritis

Vaginitis is inflammation of the ___________________________________.

Vagina

Are strokes are defined as damage to the brain as a result of interruption of the circulation to the brain?

Yes

Is the study of neoplasms or tumors referred to as oncology?

Yes

anti-

against, opposite

Absence of a body part means________________________.

aplasia

dys-

bad

The prefix "cyto" means

cell

meta-

change

The common cold is sometime also referred to as_________________________________.

viral rhinitis

hydro-

water

a-

without

cirr/o-

yellow

Complete urinary suppression is called ____________________________.

Anuria

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 is __________________________________.

Asthma

A genetic defect resulting in various degrees of mental retardation and a dwarfed physique defines____________.

Down Syndrome

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

Emphysema

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

Hemophilia

Does the primary group of anemias involve an increased loss or destruction of red blood cells?

No

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

Occupational

List some of the characteristics of a malignant tumor.

Outgrows blood supplies Causes pain Ulceration Necrosis

Why is Pathology important to the Embalmer?

Recognize, prior to and during the procedure of embalming, the problems presented by disease processes and etiological factors.

Does the secondary group of anemias involves an decreased production of red blood cells?

No

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 ..._______________________________

Cystic Fibrosis

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

Spina bifida

General paresis is caused by syphilis in the _______________________________.

Tertiary Stage of Syphilis

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of platelets is______________________.

Thrombocytopenia

A toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency is _______________________________.

Uremia

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

Cyst

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

Cyst

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

Cystic Fibrosis

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

Diathrosis

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

Hemorrhoids

Inflammation of the liver is called ____________________________________.

Hepatitis

A disease of unknown origin is _________________________________.

Idiopathic

What are some of the challenges of the embalmer when working with uremia caused by kidney failure have to encounter?

Increase in nitrogenous waste in the tissues

What is a pathological condition that has a protective function_____________________________.

Inflammation

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the ____________________________________

Kidneys

A torn wound is referred to as a(n) __________________________________.

Laceration

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

Leukocytosis

More than the normal number of toes or fingers is called?

Polydactlyly

The presence of serum protein in the urine is called_____________________________.

Proteinuria

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

Pyelonephritis

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

CJD

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

Chronic

An umbrella term encompassing various conditions that causes long-term interference and blockage of the normal process of respiration of gas exchange is _______________________________________.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A disease that may be attributed to nervous tension is _________________________________.

Colitis

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

Fulminating Disease

Inflammation of the stomach is called __________________________________.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the tongue is called _____________________________________.

Glossitis

What is 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. __________________

Gross Pathology

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

Hematuria

Inflammation of the membranes that surrounds the brain is called _____________________________.

Meningitis

Coryza is a condition affecting the _____________ system.

Respiratory

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

Nephron

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

Nephrosclerosis

Can you expect to find permanent damage to the brain if a person suffers from a TIA?

No

Inflammation of the pancreas is called _____________________________.

Pancreatitis

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". _______________________________

Parkinson Disease

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

Passive Hyperemia

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

Pathology

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

Pernicious