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Pathophysiology Midterm - Jersey College Study guide, Pathophysiology Midterm Jersey College 1.Pathophysiology ANS the study of functional or pathologic changes in the body that result from disease processes 2.Pathology ANS the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes associated with dis- ease.
3.Steps for better health ANS Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice any change in your normal state of health, and Follow health and safety instructions at home and at work 4.Primary level of prevention 1 / 4
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ANS Protect healthy people from developing a disease or experiencing an injury in the first place 5.Secondary level of prevention ANS Happens after an illness or serious risk factors have already been diagnosed.
6.Tertiary level of protection ANS Focuses on helping people manage complicated, long-term health problems 7.Biopsy ANS Examination of living tissue 8.Prognosis ANS The probability of specific outcomes 9.Etiology ANS study of the cause of disease 10.Epidemiology ANS The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of disease 11.Latent Stage ANS "silent stage" No clinical signs are evident, characterizes some diseases 12.Acute Stage ANS Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs 13.Chronic Stage 2 / 4
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ANS Often milder developing gradually 14.Morbidity ANS The disease rates within a group 15.Mortality ANS Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease 16.Symptoms ANS Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea 17.Precipitating Factor ANS condition that triggers an acute episode (seizure) 18.Remission ANS mark the course or progress of a disease; manifestations subside 19.Complication ANS new, secondary or additional problems that arise after the origi- nal disease begin 20.Apoptosis ANS Cell death 21.Atrophy ANS Decrease in the size of cells 22.Anaplasia 3 / 4
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ANS cells that are undifferentiated with variable nuclear and cell struc- tures 23.What is gangrene?ANS An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by bacteria.
24.Why does gangrene smell?ANS May cause a buildup of gases with tissue and further reduce blood supply
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